Launch a career that combines the art, science and business of creating exceptional food. Through MCC’s Culinary Arts AAS degree you’ll learn in our professional kitchen facilities and student-run restaurant. MCC graduates land rewarding jobs in restaurants, bakeries, schools, catering, and private clients throughout the country. Demand is on the rise for chefs and culinary specialists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth is estimated at 9%. That translates to nearly 128,000 new jobs by 2024! 

Your job title* could be:

• Chef
• Executive Chef
• Sous Chef
• Pastry Chef
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Baker
  
  *Training and experience requirements may vary.

This two-year program will take your culinary skills to the next level. You’ll study—and practice--food preparation, safety, nutrition and presentation. Your “laboratory” is a professionally designed kitchen with everything you need to learn food organization, preparation, cooking methods and safety. You will also study the business side of running a profitable and efficient kitchen, including creating a food budget and managing a staff. In our highly acclaimed student-run restaurant, Food for Thought, you’ll practice the art of service and hospitality.

Classroom and hands-on experience will include:

• Food Safety
• Foundational Culinary Skills
• Kitchen Organization
• Cost Control and Menu Management
• Human Resources Management
• Basic Nutrition

Upon graduation, you’ll be ready to pursue an entry-level professional position in a wide variety of private, commercial or institutional food service operations, including:

• Wegmans
• Genesee Valley Club
• Oak Hill Country Club
• University of Rochester Food Service
• Salena's Mexican Restaurant
• RIT Dining Services
• Union Tavern
• P.F Chang’s
• Alchemy Wine & Beer
• JDubs Pizza and Subs
• The Gate House