BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

In keeping with Delgado Community College mission statement, Culinary Arts Department provides academic instruction through both theoretical and hands-on experiences; as well as, supervised
practical work experience in the field of food service, culinary arts, and the hospitality industry.

The goals of the culinary arts degree and certificate programs are to provide students
and persons already in the workforce with:

1. preparation for entry level and mid-management culinary positions in the restaurant industry,
2. training to upgrade skills for certifications, and
3. education for promotions and increased wages.

The Culinary Arts Department program objectives include:

• maintaining programmatic standards at or above those set forth by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission;
• providing adequate and relevant instruction for success in the restaurant industry;
• furnishing instruction thorough credentialed faculty with extensive industry experience and training;
• encouraging a high standard of professionalism to students, faculty, and staff; and
• providing students with well-maintained equipment and facilities that mimic current industry standards and trends.>

The Pastry Arts Certificate of Technical Studies serves students seeking occupations in hotels, restaurants, pastry shops, in-store and individually owned bakeries. The program is designed to provide trained personnel for entry-level positions in the baking/pastry industry.

Success in today’s more competitive catering market demands a new level of professionalism and expertise on the part of the catering professional. The catering option prepares students for the catering industry, off-premise and on-premise catering. The catering option covers all practical aspects of catering planning, development, implementation, supervision, and follow-up. It also offers up-to-date information on marketing a catering business, working with intermediaries and suppliers, handling financial controls, and other critical business issues. This program option equips the student with the knowledge and skill needed to succeed as a catering professional.