Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Santa Fe 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 Mexico colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Santa Fe Community College (SFCC)

4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM

Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, serving more than 15,000 students each year in its credit, noncredit, and adult basic education programs. With more than 100 degree and certification programs, SFCC has more than 274 full-time and 587 part-time members of faculty and staff.

Academic School and Departments:

• School of Arts, Design and Media Arts
• School of Business and Education
• School of Fitness Education
• School of Health, Math and Sciences
• School of Liberal Arts
• School of Trades, Technology, Sustainability
• Economic and Workforce Development
• Continuing Education
• Adult Basic Education

Center of Academic Transitions provides services to advise graduates and transfer students in creating or auditing a degree plan, arranging campus tours, and a variety of career services to ensure the student’s success transitioning into the workforce.

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Tuition:

• In-State & In-District Resident:  $39.50/credit hour
• In-State & Out-of-District Resident:  $51.50/credit hour
• Out-of-State Resident: $98.00/credit hour

Additional fees include: service fee, Student Government Association, Distance Education, Laboratory, program and supply fees, and other fees (testing, fitness, etc).

Student Services include access to advice and counseling, Campus Cupboard (student food pantry), Career Services, student employment, technical support, tutoring, and childcare.

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Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SFCC has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

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

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

• Farmington, NM
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $10.63
  • Average Annual Salary: $22120

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