Today, America s interest in culinary arts is growing and prospering as never before.
Few occupations can offer the creativity, excitement and growth found in the culinary arts.
Restaurants, hotels, clubs, resorts, convention centers, retirement homes, hospitals, and entertainment facilities all offer career opportunities for the culinary professional. With total food service employment expected to rise by 30 percent in the next 10 years, it is estimated that the food service industry will have 76,000 managerial positions to fill each year. Annual food service salaries are increasing at double the national average. With national increases in dining out, the food service industry is growing at a rapid rate. Consumer expectations will rise accordingly and the industry needs to be prepared to respond to increasing demands for service, quality, nutrition, diversity of product, and flavor.