Culinary Arts

Career Outlook

The food and hospitality sector is the second largest industry in the Finger Lakes. Your culinary training will lead to careers at food venues such as restaurants, hotels, casinos, banquet halls, catering companies, and more. You can even open your own business. Food service careers are growing as the hospitality industry expands regionally and nationally.

Your FLCC Culinary Arts education prepares you for careers in food and hospitality. Work as a chef, caterer, food and beverage manager, and more. Some graduates have even opened their own businesses.

Curious about career pathways in this field? Check out Career Coach to learn more about industry job growth, education requirements, earning potential, and more. 

Where Our Graduates Work

Our Culinary Arts graduates start careers at a variety of fine dining and hospitality establishments, including local businesses such as:

• Avvino
• Best Beverage Catering
• FLX Hospitality
• Kindred Fare
• The Lafayette
• The Lake House
• New York Kitchen
• Nolan's

Smooth Transfer to a Four-Year College

If you're considering a bachelor’s degree after FLCC, our academic advisors will help you connect with four-year schools and explore transfer options. We'll assist you in selecting courses that efficiently meet the requirements for both FLCC and your future college.

• Joint Admissions Agreements: These allow first-year students to gain admission to both FLCC and participating four-year schools at the same time. Gain peace of mind knowing your next step is set while you complete your associate degree with us.
• Transfer Articulation Agreements: These partnerships ensure your credits from FLCC will transfer directly and seamlessly to a partner four-year school. You can enter a bachelor’s program with full junior standing, saving you time and money.

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Where Our Students Transfer

Many students in our Culinary Arts program go on to complete a four-year degree at colleges such as:

• SUNY Cobleskill
• SUNY Delhi
• SUNY Morrisville

Culinary Arts Events and Competitions

Prepare multi-course meals for real customers. The Culinary Arts program hosts Dinner at Julia annually. This fine dining and wine event features an innovative menu designed and prepared by our Culinary Arts students. You'll also be able to take part in service learning projects and competitions, such as those sponsored by the New York Beef Council.

Learn from Local Culinary Arts Experts

Gain over 600 hours of real-world training through our professional work experience program. During this time, you'll learn from regional experts. Our work experience program is more flexible than traditional internships, so you can pursue opportunities that match your career goals.

Sample Courses

Visit our academic catalog for a complete listing of program requirements, including prerequisites, general education requirements, electives, and a sample schedule.

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Sample core courses you'll take in this program include:

• CUL 100 - Culinary Fundamentals Lecture
• CUL 105 - Culinary Fundamental Lab
• CUL 110 - Intermediate Culinary Application
• CUL 115 - Intermediate Culinary Applications Lab
• CUL 120 - Foodservice Sanitation
• CUL 140 - Beverage Fundamentals
• CUL 190 - Food and Beverage Cost Controls
• CUL 200 - Garde Manger/Int'l Cuisine
• CUL 205 - Garde Manger Lab
• CUL 255 - Culinary Restaurant Practicum
• CUL 270 - Hospitality Management Seminar
• HOS 105 - Orientation to Hospitality