Ready to turn your passion for food into a career?
Monroe Community College’s Culinary Arts program gives you real-world experience in
our professional kitchen and student-run restaurant. Earn your associate degree or
choose one of our short-term options to launch your career. Whether you want to become
the head chef, sous chef, or restaurant owner, you’ll gain the skills to make it happen.
Your classroom is a professional kitchen, and your experience is real. In MCC’s Culinary Arts program,you’lllearn both the art and the business of cooking through hands-on training inFood for Thought, our student-run restaurant.You will also complete a local co-op and have theopportunity to participate in the DisneyCollege Program at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Connect with fellow students who are interested in hospitality, culinary arts, and
travel & tourism. Exchange ideas and experiences, study together, go on field trips,
and more. No matter which program you’re studying, there’s a place for you here.
Our Culinary Arts graduates are in demand everywhere great food is prepared, from
restaurants and taverns to country clubs and resorts. MCC students have started successful
careers with employers like Wegmans, Oak Hill Country Club, Carnival Cruise Lines,
and Salena’s Mexican Restaurant. Your future job title could be Sous Chef, Chef, Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Caterer, Line Cook, Head Cook, or Food
and Beverage Manager
Our Career Counselors are here to help. We’ll talk about your goals and what training
and education are needed. We can also help with researching salaries, wages, and projected
job growth.
Build real culinary skills in MCC’s professional kitchen. Earn a degree or short-term
credential and prepare for careers as a chef, baker, or kitchen leader.
A.A.S.
Applied Associate of Science
In thisdegreeprogram, you’ll buildthe skills you need for immediate entry into the culinary field.
Length
2 years / 64 to 67 credit hours
Students typically complete this program in 4 semesters of full time study. Total credit hours depend on the electives you choose.
This career-focused certificate builds essential culinary skills and prepares you
for entry-level roles in the food industry. Or use your credits as a stepping stone
toward the A.A.S. degree.
Length
1 year / 33 to 35 credit hours
Students typically complete this program in 2 semesters of full time study. Total credit hours depend on the electives you choose.
Designed for industry workers, this microcredential strengthens your culinary fundamentals
and supports career advancement or a move into a new culinary role.
Length
15 Credit Hours
Students typically complete this program in 1 semester of full-time study.
Graduates ofourCulinary Arts A.A.S.degree program are eligible to receive a Certified Culinarian® (CC®) certification from theAmerican Culinary Federation(ACF).Certification is recognized throughout the industry as a mark ofculinarianexcellence.
Immerse yourself in therichculture of Italy through a unique study abroad experience.Choose a 2-week or 4-week program and explore historic destinations, engage with local communities, and gain a deeper understanding
of thetraditions that shape the global hospitality and culinary industries.
Our programs are designed to launch your culinary careerandprovide an opportunity to continue your education.The credits earned in the Culinary Arts certificate andmicrocredentialprograms can be used towardMCC’s Culinary Artsassociate degree. From there, join the workforce right away, or transfer to a bachelor’s
degree program at schools likeJohnson & Wales University, SUNYCobleskill,and SUNY Delhi.
Student Success Data
We’reproud of our results.Here’show ourCulinary Arts A.A.S. degreestudents perform in areas that matter most.
The Program Completion shows the number of students who graduated with a Culinary
Arts A.A.S. degree in the listed semesters.
Year
Results
Spring 2024 - Summer 2024
10
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
18
The Job Placement Rate shows how many graduates are currently working in the industry. It’s established from
a survey students complete upon graduation in the listed semesters.
Year
Results
Spring 2024 - Summer 2024
88%
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
88%
The number of Certified Culinarian Certifications is based on the number of certifications
awarded during the listed semesters.
Year
Results
Spring 2024 - Summer 2024
10
Fall 2024 - Summer 2025
17
Quality Education That Fits Your Budget
MCC’s low tuition, plus financial aid like grants and scholarships, make your education
possible.
Graduates of the Monroe Community College Culinary Arts A.A.S degree program are eligible
to receive a Certified Culinarian® (CC®) certification from theAmerican Culinary Federation Education Foundationupon graduation.
Prepare for a career in hospitality with MCC's degree and certificate programs. Build skills in customer service, event planning, hotel operations, and restaurant management.
Prepare for a travel and tourism career with MCC's certificate program. Learn industry technologies, destination planning, customer service, and tourism operations.
Earn your Small Business Management certificate at MCC and gain the practical tools, confidence, and business insight to turn ideas into sustainable success.
