Overview

This program is designed to teach students the ins and outs of the food service industry, including professional work ethic for the field, nutritional standards of foods, basic knowledge of food principals and so much more. This program offers four concentrations: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetic Technology and Pastry and Baking Arts.

NOTE: The Hospitality & Tourism concentration is not taking any new cohorts.

PROGRAM CONTACT: CULINARY ARTS

Natalie Feltz
Associate Professor / Program Coordinator, Food Service Management

PROGRAM CONTACT: NUTRITION

Pamela Hamilton
Senior Professor / Program Coordinator, Nutrition and Dietetic Technology

PROGRAM CONTACT: PASTRY AND BAKING

Chapman “Chappy” Adair
Instructor, Pastry and Baking

“This program is preparing me to be on point with the community and the structure I want to serve. I found out [Pierpont] had this program with an opportunity to better myself doing something I love: nutrition."

“After meeting with the instructors and touring the new facility, I felt very welcome and eager to learn from the talented chefs in the Food Service Management program at Pierpont Community and Technical College. The cooking labs are hands-on and exciting, and the kitchen promotes a great learning environment and a unique experience of learning from a professional chef. When you decide to commit to the program, do not give up! It is going to be a lot at first, but if you want it, pay attention and apply yourself. The chefs are there to help you succeed - trust in them, and believe in yourself.”

"I chose Pierpont Community and Technical College because it offers one of the top culinary programs in the United States. It's also affordable and close to home."

All FOSM programs offer a high instructor to student ratio that includes hands-on training with ACF certified chefs.

Culinary Arts was rated in the Top 5 nationally by Best Choice Schools and number four nationally by Best Value Schools.

The Nutrition and Dietetic concentration is the first in West Virginia fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).

The Hospitality and Tourism concentration has an articulation agreement with West Virginia University for graduates to receive their baccalaureate degree in their Hospitality and Tourism Management program.

Career Opportunities

With a degree in one of our Food Service Management program concentrations, students can begin an exciting career in a variety of fields, including:

Lead Line Cook (Culinary Arts)
Kitchen Supervisor (Culinary Arts)
Pastry Chef (Pastry and Baking Arts)
Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered [NDTR] (Nutrition and Dietetic Technology)

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Course Catalog

To see a model schedule for this program, please see our academic catalog.

View Course Catalog: Culinary Arts View Course Catalog: Nutrition and Dietetic Technology View Course Catalog: Pastry and Baking Arts

Certificate

This program offers certificates (CAS) in

CERTIFICATE: Culinary Arts CERTIFICATE: Hospitality & Tourism CERTIFICATE: Pastry & Baking Arts

Skill Set

This program offers a skill set in ServSafe

Servsafe

Accreditation of Programs

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(800) 624-9458
www.acfchefs.org

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The Nutrition & Dietetic Technician Program at Pierpont Community & Technical College received full accreditation through June 30, 2030 by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ACEND is the accrediting agency for dietetic education programs and is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accrediting agency for education programs that prepare dietetic practitioners.

Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600, Extension 5400
www.eatright.org/ACEND/

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American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(800) 624-9458
www.acfchefs.org

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American Culinary Federation Reporting

Graduation Rate	69.05%
Job Placement Rate	100%
ACF Certification Rate	100%

Job placement rates are calculated from graduates who responded to the survey and may not represent the entire graduating class.

Admission

Pierpont is an open enrollment institution. Only a standard Pierpont application is needed for this program.

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