University of Houston\u00a0 –\u00a0 Hilton College<\/a><\/p>\nCareer Opportunities<\/h3>\n
Where can a degree in Culinary Arts take you? Career paths include:
\n\u25cf Executive Chef
\n\u25cf Sous Chef
\n\u25cf Line Cook
\n\u25cf Caterer
\n\u25cf Food and Beverage Manager
\n\u25cf Kitchen Manager
\n\u25cf Food Service Manager
\n\u25cf Restaurant Manager<\/p>\n
Why ACC?<\/h3>\n
\u25cf Exemplary culinary education at a hands-on school
\n\u25cf Outstanding value and affordable tuition
\n\u25cf Transferability of credit hours to other accredited schools or a four-year university
\n\u25cf Flexible schedule options<\/p>\n
Mission Statement and Goals<\/h3>\n
The Culinary Arts Department is committed to the facilitation of student learning in its Associate Degrees and Certification programs by providing in-depth culinary training and the necessary technical skills to successfully enter the food-service industry. <\/span>
\nThe Culinary Arts Department wants to be recognized as a value-added ACC department promoting student excellence and the highest level of culinary training within our community. The Department would like to be a community hub for culinary-related job training, related student practicum, and ultimately job placement in the City of Austin.<\/span><\/p>\nFour goals of the mission statement: <\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
\n- To educate<\/span><\/li>\n
- To actively seek out those who may benefit from a community college education<\/span><\/li>\n
- To revitalize the relationship with the community at large<\/span><\/li>\n
- Grow selectively to achieve distinction<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
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whip up magnificent meals. However, it takes an outstanding education and plenty of practice to rise above the rest in the culinary business. So if cooking is your calling, ACC has the recipe for your culinary career. We’ve got training kitchens to match any top restaurant or hotel, a faculty of expert chefs, two student\u2010run restaurants, and a commercial catering service. In addition to culinary skills, students also receive employer\u2010preferred training in sanitation, costs, and budgeting. Internship opportunities and job placement assistance are also available.<\/p>\n