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.
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, please visit the Licensure & Professional Certification Disclosures page of the catalog.
SUCCESSFUL ALUMNI
Our graduates have established some of the best restaurants on the culinary scene such as Alter, Husk, Manresa, Pubbelly, The Purple Pig Chicago, Sarsaparilla Club and Vespertine.
And they’ve been hired by companies such as Aramark, The Kraft Heinz Company, Marriott, Mohegan Sun, Nestlé Professional, Ritz-Carlton and Walt Disney World Resort, and by sports organizations such as Clemson University and the St. Louis Cardinals.
BY THE NUMBERS
45 years of culinary excellence
95.9%: Career outcomes rate (Culinary B.S.)
10%: Expected employment growth for chefs, 2016-2026*
19:1 University student/faculty ratio
48,000 alumni in 73 countries
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Find Your Path
Your path to a JWU culinary degree starts with a common core of foundational classes that emphasize essential skills.
As courses progress, JWU’s project-based approach to culinary learning encourages critical thinking, discipline, professionalism and leadership.
In addition, you can take full advantage of the full university experience, which includes student-run clubs, athletics, world-class speakers and more.
Admissions is contingent upon meeting the technical standards for this program.
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