Culinary Arts AAS
Are you passionate about food? Do you enjoy making people smile when they eat your dish? Make your dreams a reality and enroll at the Culinary Arts Institute today. This degree program will provide you a comprehensive training in all aspects of culinary arts. You will be taught by expert chefs with many years of experience and talent who will show you the fundamental techniques you need to succeed in the industry.
Enjoy small and affordable classes that are local and easily accessible, where you will experience one-on-one, hands-on instruction. Take advantage of the largest and most modern instructional kitchens in NJ to help you reach your dreams. Start working on your career today!
Culinary Arts Institute Handbook
Our students come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. What unites all of them is their passion for food and service. See what they had to say…
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The American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) (www.acfchefs.org) has granted Exemplary Accreditation to the following HCCC programs through June 30, 2031:
AAS Culinary Arts
AAS Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Option
Certificate - Culinary Arts
Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts
The AAS Culinary Arts and Certificate - Culinary Arts have been accredited continuously since 06/30/1997.
- Major
- Culinary Arts
- Degree
- Culinary Arts A.A.S.
Description
This degree program provides comprehensive two-year training in culinary arts, preparing students for entry-level restaurant and food service positions as chefs, station chefs, sous-chefs, bakers, and restaurant managers. Required courses introduce students to all facets of food service operations, including food preparation, nutrition, purchasing procedures, menu planning, equipment, and table service. The 600-hour externship trains students in fine restaurants and hotels. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute, opened in 2005, is equipped with an elegant dining room, modern instructional kitchens, and classrooms.
Requirements
Complete the following courses:
COMPLETE ENG-101
| ENG-101 College Composition I |
ENG-102 or ENG-103
| ENG-102 College Composition II |
| ENG-103 Technical Report Writing |
Complete the following course:
| CSC-100 Intro to Computers and Computing |
Complete 2 courses in Social Science and/or Humanities Elective.
Complete the following:
ENG-112 and HUM-128
| ENG-112 Speech |
| HUM-128 Food and Culture |
Complete CSS-100.
| CSS-100 College Student Success |
Complete the following courses:
Complete 1 course from CAI-206 CAI-210 CAI-223 OR BIO-201.
| CAI-206 Introduction to Sustainability |
| CAI-210 Menu and Facilities Design |
| CAI-223 Food, Beverage, and Labor Cost Control |
| BIO-201 Practical Nutrition |
Why we are your 1st and only choice for Culinary Arts.
With over 10 labs, we are the largest and most modern culinary program in the State
of New Jersey.
| Fall 2021 - Spring 2022 | Fall 2022 - Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 only | |
| Enrollment* | 318 | 314 | 199 |
| Students who Graduated within 150% of the time | 43 | 27 | 18 |
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 12% | 9% |
| Foodservice Employment Rate of Graduates (within 6 months) | 100% | 90% | 85% |
| Number of Students Earning ACF Certification | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| * Figures include students within the following ACFEF-accredited credentials: AAS Culinary Arts AAS Culinary Arts - Baking and Pastry Option Certificate - Culinary Arts Certificate - Baking and Pastry Option |
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Out of the Box - Culinary Arts Institute
April 2022
This month Dr. Reber is joined by Dr. Ara Karakashian, Associate Dean, Business, Culinary
Arts & Hospitality Management, and Paula Pereira Hartmann, HCCC Alumna (Class of 2020),
Owner of Peanut Butter Jelly Pastries.
We look forward to helping you achieve your goals. Use one of the links below to start your journey at HCCC!
Are you ready to get started?
- Apply today.
- Visit our Admissions and Financial Aid page for more information.
Are you looking for more information?
- Contact the BCH Division at (201) 360-4630 or email at caiFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE
- View other programs in the BCH Meta-Major or view Academic Pathways.
- For more information on BCH careers, visit Career Coach.
Are you looking for other options?
- Visit the School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development.
- Visit HCCC’s Early College program page.
- Thinking about transfer? Visit the Transfer Pathways page.
Contact Information
Marissa P. LontocInstructor and Coordinator, Culinary Arts Programs
161 Newkirk Street - Room 204A
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4643
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School of Business, Culinary Arts, and Hospitality Management
161 Newkirk Street
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4630
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