School of Business, Education and Professional Studies - Culinary Arts Program

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts
Certificate (CERT) in Culinary Arts
Certificate (CERT) in Patissier

About the Program

If the kitchen has always been your favorite room in the house, then a career in culinary arts could bring you a taste of success. The culinary arts program is a hands-on professional program designed to give you the skills you need for a career in culinary arts. The Culinary Arts Institute is committed to delivering world-class instruction in all areas of the hospitality industry, including pastries, hot and cold kitchens, dining room and bar, cost controls and management, restaurant design, nutrition, and sanitation and safety.

Graduates of Santa Fe Community College are in high demand in Santa Fe kitchens, and current graduates earn $12-to-$15 per hour. Sous chef salaries in Santa Fe vary from $25,000 to $32,000. Executive chefs in the area earn between $50,000 and $100,000 or more.

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Culinary Arts

Career Opportunities:

Line cook
Saucier
Salad chef
Banquet chef
Pastry chef
Demonstration chef
Wine steward
Food manager
Dining room manager
Social caterer
Consultant Health inspector
Event planner
Commercial production manager

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For more information, please contact the Culinary Arts Program, (505) 428-1435, info@sfcc.edu.

Santa Fe Community College | 6401 Richards Ave. | Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508 | (505) 428-1000