Cascade Culinary Institute® Program Options
Culinary Arts, AAS
The Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts Degree (100 credits) prepares students for positions in restaurant management. Employment opportunities and job functions will vary greatly with size of business, and geographical region. All employment opportunities benefit from membership in professional organizations and professional certification; students working while completing the program are eligible to become certified working chefs by the American Culinary Federation. Expect lower beginning compensation $12-$17 hourly wage- $34,000 yearly salary quick increases depending previous work experience, ability to perform more responsible and sophisticated tasks, and demonstrated commitment with industry certification.
Baking & Pastry Arts, AAS
The Baking & Pastry Arts curriculum (97 credits) is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required for employment in the baking and pastry industry, including restaurants, hotels, independent bakeries and pastry shops, wholesale and retail markets, and high-volume bakeries.
Culinary Arts Certificate
Cascade Culinary Institute Certificate by the American Culinary Federation Foundation's Accrediting Commission is awarded after completing the designated 67 credits along with the Cooperative Work Experience internship working under the guidance of a local chef or caterer, as well as refining your business, writing and math skills through additional coursework. Students working while completing the program are eligible to become certified culinarians by the American Culinary Federation. Graduates may find positions as prep cooks, bakers, line cooks, private cooks, and in some cases Sous Chefs. $9-$14 hourly wage /$17,000 - $25,000 yearly salary.
Kitchen Prep Certificate
The Cascade Culinary Institute Kitchen Prep Certificate prepares students in the fundamental techniques of "level one": baking, hot foods, garde manger and dining room service along with basic sanitation and food service nutrition. This certificate is wholly contained within the CCI Certificate and Associate of Applied Science Culinary Management Degree. Students are often employed in food preparation positions while financing their education. While this entry level position only pays $8.50 - $14 hourly wage, the ongoing professional experiences and relationships built within the industry are valuable to students pursuing additional education and training.
Dietary Manager Certificate
Additional coursework in the Dietary Manager certificate program will prepare students to sit for the national examiniation to become a Certified Dietary Manager. A dietary manager is an asset to hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement centers, schools, correction facilities and other food service settings. See the Dietary Manager certificate requirements.
Oregon Transfer Degrees
For those wishing to become Culinary Entrepreneurs, Resort Food & Beverage Managers, Culinary Educators or Administrators acquiring a Bachelor’s Degree is a must. The Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Business Degree (93-94 credits) transfers toward a Bachelor’s Degree at an Oregon Public University. For those interested in out of state high educational institutions should check for transferability. Employment opportunities will vary greatly with size of business operation and geographical region. Median salary of $50,000 is based on information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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