Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Nunez 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 Louisiana colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Nunez Community College

2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA

Nunez Community College, located in Chalmette, Louisiana, is a public two year institution formed in 1992 through the merger of the Elaine P. Nunez Technical Institute and St. Bernard Parish Community College, and as a result offers vocational and academic programs, unusual for the state. The school was damaged in 2005 due to the arrival of Hurricane Katrina, but was able to resume operation in 2006.

Academics

Nunez Community College offers comprehensive education opportunities through programs that allow for academic transfer or vocational training. Academic transfer programs offer an education that mirrors the first two years of a four year education, followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue that education and earn a bachelor's degree.

Degree programs at Nunez allow students to pursue an education in a high demand industry or field with the purpose of pursuing a career in that area upon graduation. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a bachelor's degree upon completion.

Programs offered include:

• Business Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Paramedic
• Paralegal Studies
• Practical Nursing

Admissions and Financial Aid

Nunez Community College is an open enrollment institution that maintains only the most minimal of requirements for admission. Interested students should complete the application and pay all fees, as well as submit transcripts and test scores if available. Participation in orientation and meeting with an academic adviser are also encouraged. Prior to registration students may be asked to take a placement exam to determine the general education courses. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the school's primary source for determining need when distributing funds.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Nunez Community College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Less Than Four-Year Award

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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $38430

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

• New Orleans-Metairie, LA
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $21970

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