Denver's Culinary Arts Program

What’s the entry level pay for culinary arts jobs?

Job Title	Hourly Pay	Annual Salary
Cake Decorator	$12.97	$26,980+Bonus
Baker	$14.09	$29,310+Bonus
Restaurant Cook	$10.70	$22,250+Bonus
Chef and Head Cook	$19.68	$40,930+Bonus
Kitchen Manager	$15.13	$31,460.00+Bonus
Food Preparation	$9.73	$20,240+Tip

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Why consider culinary arts?

	Obtain hands-on training in the real restaurant environment of Emily Griffith’s 12th Street Deli (see menu)
	Start working as a cook or chef upon completion of program
	Work in an exciting fast-paced restaurant setting
	Flexible work schedule
	100% job placement

What types of jobs can I choose?

Baker
Banquet manager
Cake decorator
Caterer
Chef

Deli manager
Executive chef
Kitchen manager
Pastry chef
Sous chef

What types of companies can I work for?

Catering firms
Corporations
Country clubs
Cruise ships
Delis
Grocery stores

Hospitals
Hotels
Nursing homes
Resorts
Restaurants
Schools

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Culinary Arts and Restaurant Program Description

Practical training is provided in culinary arts and food service management. You will learn to incorporate new ideas into classical food preparation. As a part of the program, you and instructional staff operate a deli/bakery, which provides food service for the school and surrounding downtown businesses.

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Qualified Federal Financial Aid Program

Total Contact Hours: 618.00

Total Credit Hours: 60.00

Estimated Program Cost: $5,698.00

Estimated Time to Complete: 9 months

The estimated costs are for reference only. Exact prices will be assigned during the registration process.