Associate in Science in Culinary Management in Tampa United States | Hillsborough Community College

The AS degree in culinary management equips you with essential cooking and chef skills while readying you for leadership roles in both commercial and institutional food service settings. Ideal for those currently or previously working in these fields, the program provides valuable additional training. Course content covers food safety and sanitation, equipment operation and maintenance, food identification and storage, preparation techniques, cooking methods, garde manger, various food service styles, nutrition fundamentals, baking, communication, mathematics, computer skills, supervisory management, professional conduct, culinary operations, procurement of food and beverages, front-of-house management, and beverage operations. The curriculum also emphasizes communication, leadership, interpersonal skills, financial knowledge, career readiness, health and safety protocols, and productivity techniques. Recognized by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, this program offers practical training using professional-grade equipment and industry-standard practices in a realistic work environment.