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!

Note: Enrollment in culinary arts or baking and pastry labs requires the mandatory purchase and use of our customized uniforms and knife kits, which are essential to your safety while taking classes in our facility. Please email BCHFREEHUDSONCOUNTYCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE or call (201) 360-4630 for further information on how to obtain them prior to your first day of class.

 

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…

 

My name is Darien Rodriguez and I graduated from HCCC's Culinary Arts program in December of 2013. Hudson County Community College’s Culinary Arts program gave me the foundation to pursue my dreams of working in a hotel. They also introduced me and allowed me to learn from some of the most intelligent and finest chefs, professors and advisors in the country. Under their divine tutelage, I discovered just how passionate I am about cooking as well, which I do as often as I can in my spare time. Both HCCC and FDU have been beneficial and have allowed me to advance in my career.

Darien Rodriguez

2013 AAS Culinary Arts Graduate, 2016 BS Fairleigh Dickinson University

Darien took his HCCC experiences straight to his career!

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.

 

Why we are your 1^st 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.

 

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.

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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.

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