Hospitality – Culinary Arts Concentration (AS)
Graduates enter the culinary field well prepared for entry-level employment, many progressing to management positions.
Culinary Arts
A career that changes all of the time – it is fast paced where you are on your feet doing varied tasks each day. For more than 30 years, Shasta College has been successfully preparing students for professional culinary careers.
Degrees / Certificates
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Hospitality – Culinary Arts Concentration (C)
Students will enter the culinary field and be able to demonstrate principles in sanitation and safety, hospitality, basic food production, nutrition and business mathematics.
Wine Essentials (NCR)
The goal of the Wine Essentials certificate is to improve employability, job placement, and academic skills that can be applicable for current employees and students that may be interested in the Hospitality industry.
Related Areas of Study
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Culinary Arts is a vitally important and fulfilling field of work.
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Academic Support Team
Our goal here at Shasta College is to connect you with people dedicated to supporting your success every step of the way. Meet those supporting our program below to get your questions answered.
- Meet Your Academic Division: Get in touch with the academic division staff who can connect you with the program faculty that teach the courses dedicated to your success
- Meet Your Academic Counselors: Meet and connect with academic counselors dedicated to creating academic and career plans that support your goals
Career Outlook
What do career options look like with an education in this area? Explore the data below.
Cooks, Restaurant
Salary
- Entry $29,865
- Median $32,916
- High $35,789
Annual Job Growth
- Annual Openings 294
- Projected Growth +17%
Career Exploration & Resources
Not sure of your career goals? Not a problem! Shasta College is dedicated to not only your academic success but to supporting your career goals. From our dedicated career educational counselors to career exploration tools to internships, we've got you covered through our Shasta College Career Services & Student Employment Center (Career Café). There you can meet with our dedicated career educational counselor and explore options by calling (530) 242-7724.
The center also offers internships and career opportunities, please contact the Career Café by calling (530) 242-7606.
In addition, the college offers free, online resources to explore your interests and future career goals including:
- Career Coach: Take a free assessment to explore your interests, identify majors, and connect to in-demand careers
- Career Zone: Create a free account here to explore what your interests are, research career possibilities, and develop a budget to make sure your choices can support your plan.
Transferring for Bachelor’s Degree
Ready to transfer for a 4-year university or college or want to stay local? Our Transfer Center and BOLD staff are here to guide you!