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!
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…
Darien took his HCCC experiences straight to his career!
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) accreditation of AAS Culinary Arts, Certificate - Culinary Arts, AAS Culinary Arts-Baking and Pastry Option, Certificate - Baking and Pastry Arts is valid until 06/30/2024. 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.
AAS Culinary Arts (60 credits) |
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| Term | Total number of students | Number of students that graduated within 150% of the time | Percentage of students that graduated within 150% of the time | ||||
| Fall 2017 | 260 | 79 | 30% | ||||
| Fall 2018 | 228 | 77 | 34% | ||||
| Fall 2019 | 195 | 71 | 36% | ||||
| Fall 2020 | 260 | 99 | 38% | ||||
| Fall 2021 * | 152 | 42 | 28% | ||||
| Fall 2022 * | 130 | 16 | 12% | ||||
| These numbers are as of August 24, 2023. * This indicates that as of the date this report was generated, it has not been 150% of the time for completion. |
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| We are in the process of formalizing the gathering of job placement and ACF certification data for the department. We are confident of high job placement rates based on informal collection of data from our graduates. Extensive efforts to increase ACF membership and Certified Culinarian© (CC©) certification of students are consistently being practiced. | |||||||
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
Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry, and Hospitality Management RecruiterMs. Janine Nunez
161 Newkirk Street - Room E222
Jersey City, NJ 07306(201) 360-4640
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