The Culinary Management Associate in Science (A.S.) degree at Valencia College is a two-year program that prepares you to go directly into a specialized career within the culinary industry.

Valencia’s unique program is the only degree-granting culinary program in Orlando and is housed in a 61,000-square-foot facility that includes banquet rooms, a high-tech demonstration kitchen with 20 fully equipped workstations, and a state-of-the-art production kitchen. Valencia’s Program provides you with some of the best chefs in the industry as your teachers, and takes a well-rounded approach, with instruction ranging from sanitation to nutritional analysis, to the basic elements for great classical, international and American cuisine. Whether you are interested in learning the skills to become a great culinary chef, or you are interested in upgrading your culinary talents, Valencia’s Culinary Management program has something for you.

Learn How To

• Cook, supervise cooks and kitchen personnel
• Create recipes for healthy cuisine including classical, international and American regional cuisine
• Plan menus, estimate food needs, order the proper amount of food, track costs and trend analysis
• Prepare and produce quality food with an emphasis on presentation

Job Outlook

Students have the extraordinary advantage of beginning their culinary careers in one of the most exciting tourist destinations in the world—with some of the best restaurants, and dining establishments, theme parks and resorts in which to work. Excellent career opportunities are also available in catering and banquet services.

Potential Careers

• Culinary Manager
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Kitchen Supervisor/Manager
• Executive Chef
• Sous Chef
• Steward
• Lead Cook
• Prep Cook