Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Jefferson Community and Technical College prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Jefferson Community and Technical College

720 North Dr., Hopkinsville, KY

Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC) is the largest of 16 community and technical colleges set up under the KCTC System. With 6 campus locations, 15,000 students and a robust eLearning program, it is the second largest of all universities and colleges in the Louisville area.

JCTC offers more than 70 academic programs and over 300 options for associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Being big can often mean being impersonal; at Jefferson CTC, however, students are made to feel at home by a well-qualified faculty members who care about their students’ academic performance and subsequent career options.

JCTC tuition and bookstore charges are in line with KCTCS guidelines, making this two-year college an affordable stepping stone to a successful career or higher education at a four-year college. In addition, there are several financial assistance programs that can be applied for, and JCTC is committed to helping students negotiate the maze of terms and conditions that these programs come attached with.

Jefferson CTC also offers a comprehensive suite of eLearning solutions to cater to the online community within and outside the state. In addition, they also provide customized training, professional development courses and development planning to Louisville companies that need academic input to optimize the capability of their workforce.

Students enrolling in any of Jefferson’s programs will have the benefit of being associated with the largest community and technical college in the state, while enjoying all the perquisites of a home-grown academic community.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Jefferson Community and Technical College has offered the following programs for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $41160

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Clarksville, TN-KY
  • Total Employment: 830
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $21350

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).