Culinary Management Associate in Applied Science

Graduates of the Culinary Management program may select a variety of management- and staff-related careers in restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering and events, personal food service and artisanal food production.

Careers include sous chef, catering chef, pastry chef, personal chef, executive chef, and restaurant owner/operator. In all of these positions, strong guest service, leadership, human resources, problem-solving, and math skills are required.

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By completing the 60-credit program in Culinary Management, you may apply for an Associate in Applied Science degree.

General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
Communication 215, Professional Communications	3
English 101, English Composition	3
Humanities/Fine Arts	3
Mathematics 122, Intermediate Algebra, or Mathematics 123, Quantitative Reasoning	4
Natural Sciences	4
Social Science	3

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Business 101, Business Accounting I or *Business 201, Principles of Accounting I (4 Credits)	3
Business 130, Professionalism in the Workplace	1
Culinary Management 120, Professional Cooking I	3
Culinary Management 153, Nutrition	3
Culinary Management 163, Sustainable Cooking Practices	3
Culinary Management 200, Culinary Management Internship	1
Culinary Management 210, Café and Restaurant Operations	3
Culinary Management 220, Professional Cooking II	3
Culinary Management 254, Hospitality Cost Control Systems	3
Culinary Management 280, Garde Manger	3
Culinary Management 285, Fundamentals of Baking	3
Culinary Management 286, Advanced Pastry Techniques	3
Culinary Management 290, Food Technology	3
Hospitality 110, Sanitation	1
Hospitality 111, Responsible Beverage Service	1
Hospitality 130, Table Service	3
Hospitality 252, Supervisory Skills & Human Relations	3

*Transferring students are encouraged to take Business 201

If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school’s requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP) or visit www.lakemichigancollege.edu/transfer.