Description of Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Technology offered by Central Piedmont Community College.

Visit the CPCC Culinary Technology Program Website.

Possible job titles for graduates

• Chef or Cook
• Head Cook
• Private Chef
• Sous Chef
• Executive Chef
• Catering Assistant/Caterer
• Line or Prep Cook
• Baker or Pastry Chef

Necessary abilities and qualities

• food production knowledge
• processing and sanitation
• manual dexterity and equipment knowledge
• customer and personal service
• creativity
• time-management
• clear communication and listening skills

Occupation & Professional Information Resources

• American Culinary Federation
• ACF Charlotte
• O*Net on Head Chefs
• O*Net on Restaurant Cooks
• O*Net on Bakers and Pastry Chefs
• Chris Hanmer, Pastry Chef, Job Profile (audio file)
• Watch a video about chefs and head cooks
• Watch a video about restaurant cooks
• Food Network Celebrity Chef Biographies
• Personal Chef, Job Profile (audio file)
• Salary.com look up salaries by title and region

Related Job sites

• CPCC Connections
• ACF Career Center
• Restaurant Job Bank
• NC ESC
• Job Postings
• Employer Locator

Learn about Culinary Technology certificates available from CPCC

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