(AHC) Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Degree, Program Information at Allan Hancock College

A program that focuses on the general study of the cooking and related culinary arts, and that may prepare individuals for a variety of jobs within the food service industry. Includes instruction in food preparation; cooking techniques; equipment operation and maintenance; sanitation and safety; communication skills; applicable regulations; and principles of food service management. Find Colleges Offering Cooking and Related Culinary Arts Degree.

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Chefs and Head Cooks
Job Description
Direct the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts. May participate in cooking.
Salary and Wages
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Annual Salary: $49,340
- Average Hourly Rate: $23.72
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 114,784
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 123,521
- Percent Job Growth: 7.61%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
Job Description
Supervise workers engaged in preparing and serving food.
Salary and Wages
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA
- Total Employment: 1,200
- Average Annual Salary: $31,510
- Average Hourly Rate: $15.15
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 817,108
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 909,458
- Percent Job Growth: 11.30%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Information Ordering
- Speech Recognition
- Speech Clarity
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria
Job Description
Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Salary and Wages
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA
- Average Annual Salary: $27,740
- Average Hourly Rate: $13.34
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 401,027
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 444,521
- Percent Job Growth: 10.85%
Cooks, Restaurant
Job Description
Prepare, season, and cook soups, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foodstuffs in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Salary and Wages
Santa Barbara-Santa Maria, CA
- Total Employment: 1,550
- Average Annual Salary: $25,110
- Average Hourly Rate: $12.07
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 850,343
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 948,167
- Percent Job Growth: 11.50%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Information Ordering
- Time Sharing
- Manual Dexterity
- Near Vision
Cooks, All Other
Food Preparation Workers
Job Description
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.