Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Nashua Community 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 New Hampshire colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Nashua Community College

1066 Front St, Manchester, NH

About
Nashua Community College, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, was founded in 1970 to provide residents of the greater Nashua area access to post-secondary educational opportunities. The school has over the years expanded its offerings, facilities and services to meet the needs of the community and provide a top quality education for its students, both current and future. The school enrolls over 2000 students annually,  and is dedicated to their academic and professional growth.

Academics
As a comprehensive institution, Nashua Community College offers programs that allow students to transfer to a four year institution after completing the first two years, or to obtain career training through the various programs aimed at workforce development. Academic transfer is facilitated by agreements in place that guarantee admission to a public New Hampshire institution if certain requirements are met. Career training programs provide a mix of classroom and practical education that prepare individuals for entry into the workforce.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Liberal Arts
• Culinary Arts
• Paralegal Studies
• Early Childhood Education

Admissions and Financial Aid
Nashua Community College is an open enrollment institution that allows any individual interested in attending to enroll by completing the application for admission and the payment of fees. Students should also supply transcripts and, if available, standardized test scores. Students should also participate in orientation and meet with a counselor. Financial aid must be applied for in advance of the start of the first semester, and must be reapplied for every year. The school uses the information from a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine a student's financial needs and aid program eligibility.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nashua Community College offers an associate's degree program in culinary arts.

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

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

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