Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch 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 New York colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch (MVCC)

1842 State St, Schenectady, NY

Offering a diverse and innovative learning environment with global view, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution which provides quality and affordable education.

MVCC is a unit of the 64-campus State University of New York System (SUNY) located in 1011 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York. The Mohawk Valley boasts of great hillside valley scenery and the City of Utica with many cultural and recreational sites for you to enjoy.

Having an estimated student population of 6,500 which hails from nearby counties, states and other parts of the world, it is the largest college between Albany and Syracuse.

For more than 60 years, Mohawk Valley Community College has been offering exceptional academic programs. You can choose from its offering of more than 90 two-year degree and certificate programs in technical and semi-professional careers in business, social service, health care and other industries.

And among its broad network of support services are: carpool, in-campus housing, off-campus housing assistance, financial aid, disability services, adult learner services, academic advisement, multi-cultural and international student assistance, transfer services and career counseling. It has various scholarships offered and Returning Adult Student Association (RASA) for adult learners. MVCC is also conducive for persons with disabilities as the campus is on level ground and all buildings are made accessible to them.

All students are encouraged to participate in enriching activities, clubs and organizations, and intercollegiate and intramural sports.

With these range of educational options, supportive environment and vibrant campus life, the College can fully prepare you holistically for immediate employment or smooth transition to 4-year institutions.

Here in Mohawk Valley Community College, you can be assured of your personal, cultural, and professional development.

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $41730

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $26250

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