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Professional Culinary Arts &...

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Explore the culinary profession and the exciting career positions offered

If you have a passion for food and yearn to thrive in an environment where you can showcase your culinary talents, The Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality is the place for you. Explore the culinary profession and exciting career options in the food service industry.

Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to teach you the actual practice and art of cooking through theory, technique, palate training, speed and teamwork. These will be the essentials for success in your culinary career. You will learn the necessities required to thrive in the culinary industry, as well as forge personal contacts that will guide you through your journey. Students range in both age and previous professional experience.

Students enrolled in the Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality Program receive specialized training in one of today’s most sought after career fields.

Learn proper methods of food and equipment handling.
Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality from a management perspective.
Study recipe management and menu planning.
Develop marketable workplace readiness skills.
Apply classroom learning during and on-the-job training.

Potential Earnings: $15 to $25 per hour.

Advisory Council Members Course Instructors Course Hours & Costs

Laurie Bartlett	1824 Eats
Thomas Rankin	1824 Eats
Meghan Gordon	Crosspoint Church
Lloyd Taylor	Dewey Destin Seafood
Catrina Bryant	G.S. Gelato
Simona Faroni	G.S. Gelato
Robert Morgan	Henderson Beach Resort
Jore Whiten	Henderson Beach Resort
Rhiannon Reynolds	Hilton
Sara Gatwood	Kilwin’s
Roberta Woodruff	Manor@ Blue Water Bay
Diane Yarborough	Margaritaville
Bonita Stevens-Warnke	North Okaloosa Medical Center
Gina Sage	Sevita
Chris Weilmuenster	Sodexo
Beth Russell	Sodexo – HCA
Marissa Bonham	The Dawson Group
Courtney Fields	The Dawson Group
TJ Lupero	TJ’s Chillin Treats
Tyler Simmons	Henderson Beach Resort
Beatrice St Julien	Southern Yankee Queen
Tytiana Ransome	Southern Yankee Queen
Jon Hill	U.S. Foods
Cathy Briddell	Cooking with Cathy
Laura Beeman	Salvation Army

Program Course Hours & Costs

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Course Length
A	HMV0100	Food Prep	300 Hours
B	HMV0170	Cook – Restaurant	300 Hours
C	HMV0171	Chef/Head Cook	300 Hours
D	HMV0126	Food Service Management	300 Hours

Estimate of Total Program Costs

Total Tuition and Fees Detail:
$3504.00	Florida Resident Tuition ($2.92 x 1200 hours)
$450.00	Lab Fees (Per Academic Semester)
$50.00	Registration Fee (1 Time Per Program)
Textbook Estimated Cost:
$341.00	Estimated Textbook Total (Full textbook listing available in the front office.)

For estimation purposes only. Rates are based on the 2024-2025 School Year. Prices are subject to change. This program is only offered during daytime classes.