Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at York County 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 Georgia colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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York County Community College

1189 Deepstep Rd, Sandersville, GA

York County Community College, located in Wells, Maine, was founded in 1994 through the approval of the Maine Legislature which had put forth a study to gauge the need of a postsecondary institution in York County. Originally established as the York County Technical College, the school opened to the public in 1995 to an enrollment of 156 students. Today the school enroll over 2000 students annually and has since its founding been updating and adding programs and facilities to meet the demand of current and future students and to keep pace with expected growth in enrollment. YCCC is one of the seven schools that comprise the Maine Community College System.

Academics

Students may choose from a variety of programs that assist in career training or allow for academic transfer. Career training programs help develop skills and abilities necessary to enter the workforce as a qualified professional in a given field. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a certificate or associate degree which assists those seeking employment at the entry level.

Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education at YCCC, after which the student may apply for transfer to a four year institution to continue their education, completing their final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Programs offered  include:

• Business Administration
• Culinary Arts
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting
• Liberal Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

York County Community College is a public two year institution that utilizes an open enrollment policy. As a result the requirements for admission are minimal, allowing any interested individual to enroll by applying and paying incurred fees. Students should also supply test scores, transcripts, and take a placement exam if deemed necessary. Financial aid must be applied for prior to each academic year. Aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and is applied for through the completion and submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

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