I’m interested in … Culinary Arts

Do you have a hunger to please people with food? Are you organized and a team player? Do you have the energy to work all day and still have some left over? If yes, a career in the Culinary Arts may be satisfying for you.

Explore these career paths and let Kingsborough Community College help you take the right steps to earn your training credentials to begin or advance your career.

Paths for Cooks, Line Cooks & Prep Cooks

Cooks prepare food in restaurants, institutional kitchens, private homes or with caterers. They prepare, season and cook dishes, and may also order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menus or even plan menus.
Goal 1: Get your certification from KCC
KCC Future Insight career path illustration with icons for the KCC Future Insight NYC credentials for the Cook, Line Cook, Prep cook career

Career Stats | Salary Range: $23,930 – $31,620 | Bright Outlook

Goal 2: Get your associate degree from KCC
KCC Future Insight career path illustration with icons for Culiary Arts, Chef, Head Cook

Career Stats | Salary Range: $27,650 – $58,190 | Bright Outlook

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Paths for Food Preparation Workers
Food Preparation Workers assist with food preparation and kitchen safety protocols as directed by cooks, food supervisors or chefs. They prepare ingredients for dishes to be cooked and served including meats, seafood, vegetables, desserts and drinks.
Goal 1: Get your certification from KCC
KCC Future Insight career path illustration with icons for Food Preparation Worker

Career Stats | Salary Range: $20,480 – $28,020 | Bright Outlook

Goal 2: Get your associate degree from KCC
KCC Future Insight career path illustration with icons for Culiary Arts, Chef, Head Cook

Career Stats | Salary Range: $27,650 – $58,190 | Bright Outlook

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