Culinary Arts

Associate's Degree. Certificate. Courses offered at KC-Longview.

About the Program:

The Culinary Arts program prepares students for careers in the nation’s second largest private sector business--food service. The program consists of two certificates and an associate of applied science degree. Both certificates and the associate’s degree have cooperative courses, in which students will receive actual on-the-job training. Classes begin each August. Classes are offered in the state-of-the-art kitchen facility at the Longview High School Career and Technology Education Center.

The program and its curriculum are endorsed by:

Longview Economic Development Corporation
SYSCO East Texas
City of Longview Health Department
Various local restaurant/food service owners

Course information:

Culinary Arts - Associate Degree (2018-2019)
Culinary Arts Certificate 1 (CHEB) - 12-Hour (2018-2019)
Culinary Arts Certificate 2 (CHEC) - 21-Hour (2018-2019)
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for Culinary Arts (2018-2019)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to complete the program?

Two years.

What do graduates of the program do?

Jobs include the following: chef, baker, recipe developer, menu planner, food & beverage director, training director, catering manager and banquet manager.

What kind of salary can graduates expect?

Salary Ranges for Entry Level:

Management Trainee: $19,000 to $33,000
Waiters/Waitresses: Minimum wage to $20,000
Cook: Minimum wage to $13.32

Salary Ranges for Middle Management:

Unit Manager: $30,000 to $70,000
Chef: $27,000 to $60,000
Catering Manager: $30,000 to $50,000
Sous Chef: $26,000 to $45,000
Kitchen Manager: $25,000 to $45,000
Banquet Manager: $26,000 to $45,000
Pastry Chef: $25,000 to $40,000
Assistant Unit Manager: $24,000 to $45,000

Salary Ranges for Upper Management:

Owner: $35,000 to $200,000
General Manager/COO: $42,000 to $200,000
Director of Operations: $40,000 to $150,000
Regional Manager: $40,000 to $100,000
Food & Beverage Director: $35,000 to $85,000
Executive Chef: $35,000 to $90,000
Director of Training: $35,000 to $100,000

What is the job outlook for graduates?

Segments of the Food Service Industry:

Table service restaurants
Quick service restaurants
Health-care food service
Social catering
Retail hosts
Transportation food service
Lodging food service
Education food service
Military food service

Entry-Level Jobs:

Cashier
Cook
Counter Worker
Dishwasher
Driver
Server

Jobs that Require Education, Experience or Certification:

Baker
Banquet Chef
Chef de Partie
Dining Room Manager
Pastry Chef
Purchasing Agent
Sous Chef
Storeroom Supervisor

Positions at or Near the Top:

Assistant Manager
Catering Manager
Corporate Trainer
Dietician
Executive Chef
Food and Beverage Director
Food Production Manager
Food Service Manager
Menu Planner
Merchandising Supervisor
Personnel Director
Recipe Developer
Sommelier

NOTE: Much of the above information was supplied by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation and the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

What do graduates of the program do?

Jobs include the following: chef, baker, recipe developer, menu planner, food & beverage director, training director, catering manager, and banquet manager.

How long does it take to complete the program?

Two years.