Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Rockland 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 York colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Rockland Community College

1230 York Avenue, New York, NY

As the only public higher education institution in Rockland County, RCC has served as the main educational resource in the area since 1959. Throughout the years, this college adhered to its mission to provide quality higher education and lifelong learning to the community.

RCC focus on academic excellence and at the same time values sports and athletics. The campus located at 145 College Road, Suffern, New York 10901 harbors a 90,000 square foot indoor field house and outdoor sports facilities providing a competitive athletic atmosphere for the students.

At present, RCC offers 47 programs including 39 Associate degrees and 8 one-year Certificate programs under three academic departments and disciplines: Humanities, Social and Behavioral Science; Business and Information Technology; and STEM and Health Professions.

With the latest online teaching and learning technologies, RCC provides an e-learning system for hybrid and online courses. Classes at nights and weekends are also available for selected programs including A.S. Business Administration, A.A. Liberal Arts & Science, A.A.S. Paralegal and Paralegal Certificate.

RCC is a home to the nationally acclaimed Sam Draper Mentored/Talented Student (M/TS) Honors Program that prepares students to transfer to leading universities such as Harvard, Yale, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania and Smith. Transfer to other four-year colleges is also facilitated through established transfer agreements.

As part of student services, Academic Support Center, Campus Fun and Learn Center, Academic Writing Center and Student Development Center are made available for the students. There are also clubs and organizations on campus that the students can participate in to enrich their social and academic experience.  A full list of degree programs, certificate pathways and a guide for prospective students can be obtained via the school site.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Rockland Community College offers a less than two-year award 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

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $56430
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $59540

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 8
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $29970
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $28830

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