Restaurant and Catering Management Degree

A college program at Mendocino College in Restaurant and Catering Management is an area of study in business focused on the delicate blend of hospitality, business acumen, and fine cuisine. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer restaurant and catering management degrees.

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Mendocino College

30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

About
Mendocino College, located in Ukiah, California, is a public, two year institution founded in 1975 to serve the needs of the multiple school districts. It is one of the 112 colleges that comprise the California Community College System and operates in the Mendocino-Lake Community College District which was formed in 1981 to more effectively cover the various communities and cities served by the school. The school maintains branch campuses in Lakeport and Willits.

Academics
Students will be able to choose between academic transfer and career training programs. Academic transfer is accomplished through the completion of a curriculum that mirrors the first two years of a four year education. Upon completion students will apply to four year institutions to continue their education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career programs allow students to pursue education and training in one of several high demand fields with the purpose of entering the workforce as a professional upon completion. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Mendocino College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals that meet the minimum requirements for enrollment, submit an application, and pay all related fees. Students are asked to provide any previous transcripts and test scores and may be required to take a placement exam prior to registration. Participation in new student orientation and meeting with a counselor are also encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need a determined by the information provided by students on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Restaurant and Catering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mendocino College offers a less than one year certificate program in restaurant and catering management.

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

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

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.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

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

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.9% from 2014 to 2024

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

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