Is the Culinary Management Program Right For You?
Is CVTC’s Culinary Management program right for you? Let’s take a look at what you can expect and the opportunities available to you.
You Can Succeed
Do you consider yourself a gourmet, or have a particular interest in food? If so, you can develop your interest into a career through the CVTC Culinary Management program.
In addition to an interest in cooking or the business side of the culinary industry, successful students have good organizational skills. They have a good work ethic and stamina to handle long shifts on their feet in a fast-paced environment. Team players who understand and enjoy how the different parts of a culinary business work with one another do well in the field.
The Culinary Management program also provides an opportunity for you to explore your creative side. From amazing new entrees, innovative methods of preparation and incredible presentations, you’ll explore the culinary arts.
Opportunities Abound
The culinary industry is in great need of more workers in today’s market, and students from CVTC’s Culinary Management program will be among the most sought-after for businesses and institutions looking for help. The opportunities are incredibly diverse. If you have an interest in kitchen work, the industry needs you. If you want that work to include a chance to be creative and artistic, the industry has a place for you. If you’d rather work directly with the customers in the front of the house, or behind the scenes in the business side of the operation, the industry will find a place for you. Decide what role you’d like to have in the culinary industry and prepare for your career through the Culinary Management program, and you will find success in an exciting and fast-paced industry.
You’ll be in Demand
Leaders in the local culinary industry are excited about the opportunity to hire CVTC Culinary Management graduates.
“There hasn’t been a huge pool of workers in the Chippewa Valley who understand culinary trends,” said Nathan Berg, executive chef at The Lakely in Eau Claire. “The CVTC Culinary Management program will have a huge impact on building that base of knowledge. We’re high-end dining, made-from-scratch cooking. I don’t have the capacity for on-site training. I need people who have a good base to start with.”
It’s not just the high-end restaurants that are interested in CVTC graduates. David Challe, director of Nutrition Services at Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Eau Claire is looking for applicants who already have a basic skill set for the industry.
Ready to Get Started at CVTC? Apply online or call 715-833-6300 with questions.
