Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts Specialization

Associate of Applied Science

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

The Culinary Arts program provides a comprehensive occupational-technical education that prepares students with the skills needed for immediate industry employment opportunities as culinary artisans and managers within a variety of culinary, food service, hospitality, and retail paths.

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Program Overview & Guidance

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Delivery Mode

In-Person

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Online

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Hybrid

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Math intensive, Cooking Labs have academic work requirements as well, hands on learning and skillets developed, assessed and graded
Considerations When Selecting Courses	All HRI programs (or credentials/awards) have specific advising practices. Please speak to one of the designated advisors for enrollment Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Program elective courses are pre-determined based on major declared
Doing More With Your Degree	Prepares students for entry level and mid level positions in foodservice including cooks, shift managers, and Sous Chefs. Additional related work experience is necessary for higher level positions in which students are prepared for to join at intermediate levels within foodservice.
Program Successes & Highlights	Culinary Arts is ACF Accredited. Students have conducted internships with Hershey Park, Disney, The Inn at Little Washingtion, and Momofuku. Graduates have opened their own restaurants, food trucks, catering, and personal chef businesses. The Reynolds Culinary program has graduates all across the world working in 5 star resorts and restaurants to those in local businesses.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

916

Percent of Transfer Students

100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Not Required

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Culinary - Baking Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Food Service Management)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management (Event Planning)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
35-1011.00	Chefs and Head Cooks	Direct and may participate in 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.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
11-9051.00	Food Service Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.	Management Occupations
35-1012.00	First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
11-9081.00	Lodging Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that provides lodging and other accommodations.	Management Occupations
35-2019.00	Cooks, All Other	All cooks not listed separately.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-2013.00	Cooks, Private Household	Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
35-2014.00	Cooks, Restaurant	Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
51-3011.00	Bakers	Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.	Production Occupations
13-1161.00	Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	Research conditions in local, regional, national, or online markets. Gather information to determine potential sales of a product or service, or plan a marketing or advertising campaign. May gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution. May employ search marketing tactics, analyze web metrics, and develop recommendations to increase search engine ranking and visibility to target markets.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-2021.00	Marketing Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.	Management Occupations
13-1161.01	Search Marketing Strategists	Employ search marketing tactics to increase visibility and engagement with content, products, or services in Internet-enabled devices or interfaces. Examine search query behaviors on general or specialty search engines or other Internet-based content. Analyze research, data, or technology to understand user intent and measure outcomes for ongoing optimization.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
35-2012.00	Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
19-1012.00	Food Scientists and Technologists	Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food.	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
25-1199.00	Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-9072.00	Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling	Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.	Management Occupations
11-9179.01	Fitness and Wellness Coordinators	Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.	Management Occupations
11-9179.00	Personal Service Managers, All Other	All personal service managers not listed separately.	Management Occupations
11-9179.02	Spa Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.	Management Occupations
13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners	Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.00	Business Operations Specialists, All Other	All business operations specialists not listed separately.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3013.00	Facilities Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.	Management Occupations
13-1199.06	Online Merchants	Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.07	Security Management Specialists	Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3013.01	Security Managers	Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.	Management Occupations
13-1199.05	Sustainability Specialists	Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.	Business and Financial Operations Occupations