Restaurant and Catering Management Degree

A college program at West Hills College – Lemoore in Restaurant and Catering Management is an area of study in business focused on the delicate blend of hospitality, business acumen, and fine cuisine. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer restaurant and catering management degrees.

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West Hills College – Lemoore

4100 Duckhorn Drive, Sacramento, CA

West Hills College – Lemoore, located in Lemoore California, is one of two campuses that together form West Hills College. The Lemoore campus was built in 2002 to serve residents of the San Joaquin Valley. The Lemoore campus boasts one of the most advanced libraries in the state alongside a state of the art research facility known as the collaboratory, a cooperative laboratory system that is quickly being replicated elsewhere. The school also offers videoconference lectures from California State University, Fresno, and on site bachelor degree programs from Fresno Pacific University.

Academics

WHC Lemoore currently offers a smaller selection of programs than the Coalingo campus. The programs offered by the Lemoore campus can result in a certificate or associate degree. Students pursuing transfer to a four year institution can find transfer opportunities through the school. Additionally, some programs are designed to prepare individuals through vocational training for immediate entry in a career after graduation.

Programs offered include:

• Physical Education
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Biology
• LVN to RN

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in attending WHC Lemoore must satisfy one of the following criteria:

• High School Graduate
• GED or Equivalent
• 18 Years Old
• Principal Recommendation and Parental Permission (If a High School Student)

If a student satisfies any of the above criteria, he or she will be able to enroll by completing the application and paying any associated costs. Financial aid is available to eligible students. Eligibility is determined by obtaining a Federal PIN and submitting a completed Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The subsequent student aid report (SAR) will be used to determine which financial aid awards one qualifies for.

Athletics

The Lemoore campus of West Hills College offers sports programs in soccer, golf, cross country, and wrestling.

Students Enrolled in the Restaurant and Catering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Hills College – Lemoore offers a less than one year certificate program in restaurant and catering management.

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

Food Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, food service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $46800

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.

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.08
  • Average Annual Salary: $31370

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

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