Culinary and Hospitality Area of Interest
Culinary and hospitality professionals are vital to the tourism industry. A culinary
professional has not only developed the skills in the mechanics of cooking but is
responsible for receiving and preparing food, serving, and maintaining quality standards
and proper sanitation throughout the process. Culinary professionals work in a wide
variety of settings, such as in health care, sales, catering, research and development,
sports and nutrition, private homes, and, of course, in restaurants, clubs, hotels
and resorts. They might also be employed as kitchen managers, work in retail or even
write cookbooks and articles for culinary publications. The job outlook is excellent.
Hospitality professionals are the leaders in the tourism industry. Whether you want
to manage hotels or bed and breakfast establishments, attractions, events or restaurants,
the opportunities in the field are endless. Lodging and resort managers affect every
aspect of the guest’s stay. Event planners and convention services managers organize
travel, food and beverage, lodging and entertainment for corporate and leisure travelers.
The Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College plays an integral
role in the Lowcountry’s hospitality and tourism industry. It offers a wide array
of course offerings to meet the diverse training needs of the industry.
- Culinary Arts
- Baking and Pastry
- Event Management
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Marine Stewardship
- University Transfer
Skills
Successful culinary professionals are passionate and excited about what they do. You
must be willing to eat, drink and sleep food and put in long hours. You must understand
the culture behind the food so you can appreciate it.
In hospitality, effective communication skills are vital. Organizational planning
as well as leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills are key in all areas
of the field. Hospitality professionals must be proficient in industry-specific technology,
such as electronic property management systems, spreadsheets and online marketing
and guest interaction software.
Transfer Opportunities
Students interested in transferring to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree in culinary or hospitality can get their start at TTC. While most transfer students begin in the Associate in Arts program, some of the other associate degrees offer transfer possibilities. Advisors can help you select the best program and courses to meet your transfer goal.
Associate Degrees
Baking and Pastry Arts $0
Culinary Arts Technology $0
Hospitality and Tourism Management $0
Marine Stewardship $0
University Transfer - Associate in Arts
Certificates
Advanced Culinary Arts $0
Baking and Pastry $0
Beverage Service Essentials $0
Cake Decorating $0
Culinary Arts $0
Event Management $0
Food and Beverage Operations $0
Hospitality Entrepreneurship $0
Hotel Operations $0
Sustainable Agriculture $0
Continuing Education Courses
American Bistro
Classical Cooking Foundations
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
Introduction to Baking
Introduction to Pastry
Kitchen Fundamentals
$0 = Eligible for no-cost tuition