Top Jobs in Culinary Arts
Note: Some jobs require education or training beyond the CNM degree/certificate.
Program Information
CNM's Culinary Arts program is accredited through the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission and is designed to teach innovative trends in the hospitality and food service industry. Our dedicated instructors provide an atmosphere for learning that encourages growth, teamwork, and diversity that results in lifelong learning and gainful employment.
You will study baking and pastry, professional cooking, safety, sanitation, nutrition, equipment use, human relations, supervisory skills, dining room skills, and business practices.
Upon completion of the associate of applied science degree program, you are eligible to become certified culinarians through ACF. In addition, you can obtain certificates in Baking and/or Culinary Fundamentals. View the Gainful Employment and Completion Rates for more information.
To continue your education for a bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality, you should meet with the program director to plan your course of study. Several schools work directly with CNM granting articulated credit or transfer guides.
Culinary Arts Success
Steph Herrera had a lot of hands-on experience in the food industry, but she needed to hone her skills and technique. That's why she chose to graduate from CNM's Culinary Arts program. "Going to CNM was quite possibly the best decision I ever made,” she says. Learn more about Steph's success and her new business, Knead Dough Bar, in Albuquerque.
Related Information
CNM Ingenuity Culinary Program
CNM Ingenuity offers individual cooking, baking, and adult beverage classes. For more information visit the CNM Ingenuity Culinary Program.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
If you have a valid certification, you can receive credit for courses in the Culinary program by filling out the Credit for Prior Learning (ServSafe) form.