
Culinary Management
Prepare for a career as a chef with essential kitchen management skills. Learn to orchestrate food preparation, control costs, and schedule staff while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.
AT THE RIVER, YOU WILL…
- Master a wide range of cooking and baking techniques and learn to prepare food in large quantities.
- Learn to manage food prices, handle inventory, and ensure food safety.
- Develop leadership skills to help you run a busy kitchen.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
- Associate in Science in Culinary Management
- Chef’s Apprentice
- Culinary Arts Management Operations
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Operations Apprenticeship
Associate in Science in Culinary Management
Associate Degrees
Credits or Hours: 60
Prepare for a successful career as a chef or in the food and beverage industry. Develop your cooking skills as critical business and leadership abilities.
Chef’s Apprentice
Technical Certificate
Credits or Hours: 12
Learn basic food service skills like food storage, safety, and production and prepare for entry-level roles.
Culinary Arts Management Operations
Technical Certificate
Credits or Hours: 18
Acquire the skills in food preparation, safety, and inventory management that you’ll need to work as a cook or baker in a commercial kitchen.
Culinary Arts
Technical Certificate
Credits or Hours: 35
Expand your culinary expertise and enhance your career potential with specialized training in baking, food management, and leadership.
Culinary Operations Apprenticeship
Career and Technical Education Programs
Credits or Hours: 2346
Get ready to launch your culinary career with an apprenticeship that combines on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Learn cooking and baking techniques, nutrition guidelines, sanitation principles and national culinary standards.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
At Indian River State College, our students who study Culinary Management can go into these careers:

WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Interested in learning more about how The River’s culinary management programs can help you reach your career goals? Reach out to get more information or speak to an admissions counselor.
For more information about culinary management, contact Debbie Midkiff at 772-226-2698 or culinary@irsc.edu.

NEXT STEPS

APPLY TO THE RIVER
Discover what’s possible at Indian River State College. When you’re ready, our simple application process is here to help you take the next step.

PAYING FOR COLLEGE
We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.

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