Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Triton 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 Illinois colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Triton College

2065 Half Day Rd, Deerfield, IL

Triton College in River Grove, Illinois, is one of the country’s premier two-year colleges. Located a mere 14 miles from downtown Chicago, Triton’s sprawling 100-acre campus enrolls more than 17,000 students every year. Their student body is diverse and inclusive – a feat they have achieved by promoting active, open dialog and mutual respect.

Triton College is dedicated to providing a lifelong learning environment for its students, and the diverse communities that it serves. Using small class sizes, Triton engages its students in hands-on training that bring value to real-world opportunities. Not only can graduating students enter the workforce with a strong foundation in their field of study, but those opting for transfer programs can easily fit into the curriculums of nearly any four-year college in the United States.

Triton also runs a comprehensive athletics program, fielding no less than 10 sports activities supported by high-quality equipment and facilities. They also operate a robust performing arts program that includes an art gallery, musical and theatrical performances, family activities and much more.

Triton showcases itself as a financially viable alternative to expensive college education. In addition to full-time students, the college also caters to the needs of local businesses and companies looking to upgrade their employees’ skills and certifications. Continuing and adult education programs cover the needs of the larger community in which Triton operates.

In short, Triton is an affordable institution that offering cutting-edge, hands-on training and a rich extracurricular experience that is critically relevant to real-world needs.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Triton College 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

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $48110
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $43910
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.41
  • Average Annual Salary: $63240

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 27
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $24440
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $9.99
  • Average Annual Salary: $20770
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.32
  • Average Annual Salary: $27700

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