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DEGREE LEVELS AVAILABLE:

Associate of Science

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FORMAT:

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in person

NEXT START DATE:

May 12th

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Your Culinary Arts Program

Turn your passion for cooking into a career in culinary arts. The Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program equips students with a broad range of culinary theory and practical experience. You will receive hands-on education in dining room management, food service production and sanitation while developing professionalism and proficiency in meat cutting, nutrition, stocks and sauces, and baking and pastry. You will also develop a command of classic, contemporary and international cuisines. During your externship in a real-world culinary setting, you will hone your skills and build your network of professional contacts.

In addition to food preparation, students learn kitchen management and sanitation skills, including food service supervision, storeroom procedures and inventory control, and dining room operations. Following the completion of the academic portion of their training, each student participates in an externship at a restaurant or other facility.

Keiser University Center for Culinary Arts, Melbourne, Sarasota, and Tallahassee campuses, is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Inc., 6816 Southpoint Pkwy Ste 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 824-4468, www.acfchefs.org.

Learning that Fits Your Life

Keiser offers small classes for more personalized learning, one course at a time. In addition to in-person instruction at convenient campus locations near you, most general education classes may be taken online to fit your degree more flexibly into your life.

Career Pathways

With an A.S. in Culinary Arts, you can pursue a variety of positions in culinary settings, such as:

  • Restaurants
  • Hotels
  • Clubs and Resorts
  • Food Production Facilities
  • Cruise Lines

Contact Keiser University today to learn more about our Associate of Science in Culinary Arts program.

What Our Graduates Are Saying

- Ayden P.,

“Because of the experiences I had at Keiser, along with the contacts I made, I made great progress throughout my career already. I thoroughly enjoyed the quality of my education at KU.”

– – Ayden P.,, Keiser University Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Graduate

“I know that when I go for a job interview and I have Keiser University on my resume that I am going to get the job.”

– – Ryan G., Keiser University Associate of Science in Culinary Arts Graduate
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Complete Your Degree In Person

Keiser University offers locations throughout the state of Florida so you can get an education close to home. Find the education you’re looking for at any one of our conveniently located campuses.

This program is offered at the following locations:

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Why Keiser University?

Accredited

Accredited

Keiser University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

One Class at a Time

One Class at a Time

Instead of juggling multiple assignments and exams, you will take one class for four weeks before moving on.

Financial Services

Financial Services

Financial Aid is available to those who qualify. You’re encouraged to make an appointment with the Financial Aid department to explore the funding needed for your educational investment.