Culinary Arts, Advanced Certificate

College(s):

Kennedy-King

Program Code: 0363

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
330CUL 701Intro To Food Service I3
330CUL 703Food Sanitation & Safety I2
330CUL 705Chef's Training I-Section A4
330CUL 706Introduction to Garde Manger4
330CUL 708Chef's Training I-Section B4
330CUL 709Advanced Garde Manger4
330CUL 710Plant Based Cooking4
330CUL 714Nutrition for Chefs3
330CUL 717Food Costing & Control3
330CUL 730International Cooking4
HMGT 724Hospitality Management3
Total Hours38

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in earning a degree in Culinary Arts. If this pathway is followed as outlined, you will earn a Basic Certificate (BC) and an Advanced Certificate (AC) in Culinary Arts. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. 

The AC program in Culinary Arts is comprised of all courses included in the parent Culinary Arts 362 AAS program with the exception of the general education classes and advanced cooking course. The Advanced Certificate Program focuses on advanced techniques and offers extensive practice utilizing contemporary and classical menus. Students will receive the ServSafe® Sanitation Certification and will be eligible for the City of Chicago and State of Illinois Sanitation certificates upon completion.

The Basic Certificate in the Culinary Arts curriculum introduces the student to the commercial kitchen environment by covering safety and sanitation procedures, basic mise en place including knife skills and station set-up, proper use and care of equipment, classical cooking terminology, standard cooking methods, stock preparation, and sauce production. This program is designed to give the student the opportunity to investigate and assess Culinary Arts as a possible career goal.

Student must be eligible for ENGLISH 96 Aligned Reading and Composition  and MATH 98 Beginning Algebra with Geometry to begin core curriculum classes.

Semester-by-Semester Program Plan for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
330CUL 701 Intro To Food Service I 3
330CUL 703 Food Sanitation & Safety I 2
330CUL 705 Chef's Training I-Section A 4
330CUL 708 Chef's Training I-Section B 4
 Hours13
Semester 2
330CUL 706 Introduction to Garde Manger 4
330CUL 730 International Cooking 4
HMGT 724 Hospitality Management 3
330CUL 714 Nutrition for Chefs 3
 Hours14
Semester 3
330CUL 709 Advanced Garde Manger 4
330CUL 717 Food Costing & Control 3
330CUL 710 Plant Based Cooking 4
 Hours11
 Total Hours38

This program is offered through the Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute at Kennedy-King College. 

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Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Chefs and Head Cooks

Job 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.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$41,565
Median 50th Percentile$64,255
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$108,027

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$20
Median 50th Percentile$31
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$52

Annual Job Openings

630 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less13.80%
A certificate17.24%
Some college3.45%
An Associate degree51.72%
A Bachelor's degree13.79%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

13.79% continue their education beyond an associate degree

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Job Description

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

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$33,400
Median 50th Percentile$41,919
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$67,677

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$16
Median 50th Percentile$20
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$33

Annual Job Openings

2720 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less80.94%
A certificate9.69%
Some college2.09%
An Associate degree7.28%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Cooks, Restaurant

Job 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.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$30,645
Median 50th Percentile$39,878
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$52,632

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$19
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$25

Annual Job Openings

4794 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less62.94%
A certificate17.56%
Some college11.21%
An Associate degree4.77%
A Bachelor's degree0.87%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more2.65%

3.52% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Cooks, Private Household

Job Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$29,504
Median 50th Percentile$46,893
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$97,442

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$14
Median 50th Percentile$23
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$47

Annual Job Openings

4 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less46.15%
A certificate38.46%
Some college3.85%
An Associate degree11.54%
A Bachelor's degree0.00%
A Master's or Professional degree0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

0.00% continue their education beyond an associate degree