CULINARY ARTS
Careers
What kinds of jobs and careers are available if I get certificates in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, and/or Professional Baking & Patisserie?
Obtaining certificates in Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, and/or Professional Baking and Patisserie provides culinarians the tools they need to be successful in the back-of-the-house and front-of-the-housecareers in the hospitality and tourism industry. Los Angeles provides employment opportunities in all sectors of the food service industry, an area that is growing continually. Some career possibilities include restaurant positions, nightclubs, resorts, bakeries, hotels, and institutions. There are many different kinds of kitchen organization structures, and as a result, many position titles vary.
Prepare for careers and employment as:
- Dishwasher/Prep Cook
- Line Cook
- Baker
- Assistant Restaurant Manager
- Restaurant Manager
Industry Facts & Forecast
- The number of jobs and careers for chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers has increased 9-17% since 2004 and is projected to continue.
- 9% of employees in the US work in the restaurant industry.
- Over 70% of eating and drinking establishments are independently owned.
- Almost half of American adults have worked in the restaurant industry at one time.
COST OF CULINARY ARTS EDUCATION & TRAINING:
| Education and Training | Cost |
|---|---|
| Culinary Arts Institute @ LAMC (2 to 4 years) | $3,000 - $5,000* |
| Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) (8-month Program) | $33,360 |
| Culinary Institute of America (A.A. & B.A.) (2 to 4 years) | $55,000 to $125,000 |
*Depends on California Community College (CCC) tuition and costs for finalized culinary arts program. This is still a greater value than other Culinary Arts Programs in the Los Angeles area.
Contact Us
Contact
Kari Golden, Secretary, Culinary Arts
Phone: (818) 364-7756
For more information please contact the Culinary Department