Career Details

  • Baldwin Prep’s Culinary Arts Program is designed to prepare a diverse group of students for a diverse range of opportunities in the culinary arts. Whether a student dreams of becoming a top chef or master baker, our Culinary and Pastry programs provide the skills and education to pursue a career in a field with strong growth potential.

Culinary Arts

  • Learn skills necessary for management in the culinary arts/hospitality industry, including knife skills, blanching, menu prep, cooking & banquet prep. Average earning potential: $63,000. Average completion time: 3 years

Skills Students Will Learn:

    • Knife Skills
    • Event Planning
    • Menu Prep
    • Cooking
    • Banquet Prep

Post Secondary Degrees

  • Associates Degree Culinary Arts
  • Bachelors Degree Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Management, Culinary Nutrition

Dual Enrollment for college and high school

  • First Year Orientation to the Hospitality Profession, Sanitation and Safety, Food Preparation, Intro to Garde Manager
  • Second Year Human Resource Management, Foundations of Baking, Foundations in Nutrition, Advanced Food Preparation
  • Third Year Culinary Capstone, Beverage Selection and Appreciation, Restaurant Service Management I

Dual Enrollment

  • * Dual Enrollment Courses are offered through Coastal Alabama Community College

Future Career Opportunities & Income:

  • Occupation Median wage Avg openings in AL
    Executive Chef $74,271 84
    Restaurant Management $52,484 4,433
    Baking/Pastry Chef $60,990 64