Our Culinary Arts Degree Program prepares you for positions in food service operations, such as hotels and resorts, restaurants, healthcare facilities, country clubs, and catering. Through hands-on instruction, you gain the practical kitchen applications of quality food preparation and knowledge needed for success in the culinary industry.

Our flexible program offers both part-time evening and full-time day tracks.

Program outcomes

• Demonstrate proficient use of culinary terminology and classical cooking methods using a wide array of ingredients to design, produce, plate, and critically analyze a variety of classic, contemporary, regional and international dishes;
• Demonstrate all costing techniques related to profitable menu design and profitable food service business operations;
• Demonstrate computer business applications and point of sale system operations as it relates to the foodservice industry;
• Demonstrate the proper ethical purchasing and procurement processes as it relates to the proper flow of goods for a successful food service operation;
• Demonstrate appropriate safety and sanitation practices, and safe food service equipment operation as it relates to the hospitality industry;
• Develop a business plan appropriate to their skills.

Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

If you have attended a career or technical program during high school, you may be eligible to earn college credits towards the culinary arts degree. Find out how through the Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) program.

Montco’s Culinary Arts Program is ranked the best in

Pennsylvania for 2023 by Intelligent.com.

Program Curriculum