Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Utah Valley University 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 Utah colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Utah Valley University

Old Main Hill, Logan, UT

Utah Valley University (UVU), located in Orem, Utah, is an institution of higher education that emphasizes hands-on learning that it refers to as "engaged learning," and earned the school the status of a "community engaged" school. In fact, UVU has an "Engaged Learning Office" and receives grants to support its many engaged learning projects, which includes internships and community service.

UVU offers 57 bachelor's degree programs and three master's degree programs.  Additionally, UVU offers many career and technical training programs both on campus and through its partnership with Mountainland Applied Technology College.

History

In 1941, UVU was founded as Central Utah Vocational School to provide war production training. It was part of the Provo School District in Utah. In 1947, the school received funds to become a permanent state school, and in 1948 it received a permanent campus site in Provo. Once the school grew, the state acquired more land for a larger campus in Orem, Utah. The first building at this new site was erected in 1977.  After several name changes through the years, the school is now called the Utah Valley University (UVU). It has 46 buildings on its main Orem Campus, with additional sites in Provo, Heber City and Lehi, Utah. The school's mission remains to serve the communities in the southern Utah region, including Utah, Wasatch and Summit counties.

Academics

Utah Valley University's academic calendar follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters, and a summer term that is comprised of three shorter sessions.

Colleges and Schools

• College of Humanities & Social Sciences
• College of Science and Health
• College of Technology and Computing
• School of Public Services
• School of the Arts
• School of Education
• University College
• Woodbury School of Business

In addition to its Colleges and Schools, UVU has several academic centers and Institutes.

Student Life

There is much to do at UVU, and many opportunities for student involvement.  UVU has many student clubs and organizations that focus on academics, sports, religion, special interests and more. For students who are interested in the arts, there are exhibits, showings and performances available at the Woodbury Art Museum, Noorda Theatre, Regan Theatre, and UCCU Center for sports events. In addition to intramural sports teams, there is the Outdoor Adventure Center, which organizes outdoor excursions that include river rafting, skiing, and rock climbing.

Additional services and facilities for students include a multicultural center, Service Learning Center, Center for the Advancement of Leadership, Honors Program, Student Ambassadors program, and more.  

Athletics

The "Wolverines" athletic teams of UVU compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Track & Field
• Wrestling

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track & Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

In addition to its main campus in Orem, Utah, UVU has the following campuses and sites:

• Wasatch Campus (Heber City, Utah)
• Provo Airport Campus (Provo Municipal Airport)
• Canyon Park Building (Orem, Utah)
• Capitol Reef Field Station (Capitol Reef National Park, Utah)
• UVU North (Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs, Utah)
• UVU North (Lehi Jr. High School, Orem, Utah)
• UVU West (Orem, Utah)
• UVU South (Spanish Fork High School, Orem, Utah)
• Mountainland Applied Technology College

Community Life

Orem, Utah is located 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City.  It is nestled in the Wasatch Mountains near Utah Lake. Students and community members have access to outdoor adventures year round, such as water or snow skiing, hiking, and rock climbing.  There are numerous parks in Orem, and the many outdoor concerts and other community activities contribute to making it a great place to raise a family. Orem also boasts a vibrant grass roots art and music scene, in addition to its excellent shopping venues.  The Orem area is also a hub for business, with many major companies and start-ups located in the region.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Utah Valley University offers an associate's degree 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

• Logan, UT-ID
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $36950

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

• Logan, UT-ID
  • Average Hourly Rate: $8.66
  • Average Annual Salary: $18020

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