The Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Program has relocated to 8 Commerce Street in downtown Montgomery on the second (2) floor.

Trenholm State Technical College’s Culinary Arts program is the largest in the State of Alabama. The program is nationally accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission. Students enrolling in the program have the option of obtaining a Certificate, an Associate in Applied Technology Degree in Culinary Arts, or an Associate in Applied Technology Degree with an emphasis in Hospitality Management.

This program has drawn students from 18 countries and 30 states. Student goals have included career training, job advancement, career retraining, opening their own business and personal satisfaction. Regardless of a student’s goal, the Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Program is diverse and available to meet a variety of needs.

In March 2008, the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFFAC) honored Trenholm’s Culinary Arts program by naming it as one of  twenty-two programs recognized nationwide and internationally by ACFFAC as an exemplary program.  This award goes hand-in-hand with our vision to prepare our students for a great career in Culinary Arts.

Occupational Choices

The Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management Program prepares graduates for virtually unlimited career opportunities that include executive chef, culinary instructor, food and restaurant critic, food and beverage director, equipment chef, banquet manager/chef, sous chef and food sales person. Culinary Arts/Food Service is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 2.9 million new jobs will be added to the food service industry in the next five years. Jobs such as bread and pastry workers (pastry chef) will be among the fastest growing occupations over the next decade.

Average Full-time Wage

The range of full-time annual wages for occupations within the wide range of opportunities that await graduates of this program is $21,560 to $64,550*.  Executive chefs often make much higher salaries.

Awards

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Culinary Arts

Associate Degree in Applied Technology in Culinary Arts

Emphasis: Hospitality Management

Certificate In Culinary Arts 

Note:  Students may enroll in Associate Degree programs consecutively but not concurrently.  A student may not receive two awards during the same term.

Estimated Length & Cost*

* Tax not included.  Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books may vary considerably among suppliers.  The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term.  Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

**Data obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006-2007.