WHY STUDY CULINARY ARTS AT JWU? You’ll be positioned to pursue the growing range of culinary careers — locally or around the world!
Through our bachelor’s degree program in Culinary Arts, you’ll learn the craft of culinary arts in top-notch labs under the guidance of expert chef-instructors.
You’ll focus on the fundamentals of food preparation before delving deeper into each technical area, mastering the disciplines in specialized industry production environments such as garde manger, hot labs, pastry and bakeshops, and wine and beverage labs.
You’ll also learn the business side of the industry, from financial to human resource management to leadership skills. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared to become a top chef — one who can lead in a variety of real-life production environments anywhere in the world.
Our Alumni Are Invested in You
Our graduates have established award-winning restaurants like Manresa, Esmé Chicago, Greenleaf Milford, and Vespertine.
Our alums are busy doing amazing things, yet many make time to work with future JWU graduates. For instance, proud JWU alumnus Tyler Florence '94, '04 Hon., meets monthly with JWU Providence students as JWU’s Food Entrepreneur in Residence, helping them strengthen their culinary business plans.
Why JWU’s Culinary Program Is the Best
BY THE NUMBERS
45+ years of culinary excellence
96.8%: Career outcomes rate (universitywide)
25%: Expected employment growth for chefs, 2020-30
15:1 University student/faculty ratio
48,000 alumni in 73 countries
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the technical standards for this program.
Sample Culinary Arts Courses
Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing:
Culinary Career Pathways
Individual states may require specific licensing or professional certification in addition to earning a degree in order to practice in the field. For more information, visit the Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures page of the catalog.
Special Event: Open House
Campus is open for you! Take a student-led walking tour and meet with Admissions, Student Financial Services, Faculty, Residential Life and more. Learn more about academics and meet professors and the college dean, too.
