Gulf Coast State College | Culinary Management, A.S.

ENTER THE EXCITING WORLD OF CULINARY ARTS!

The Culinary Management program at Gulf Coast State College works to prepare students for a career in the culinary industry. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Housed in the new Advanced Technology Center, the program's state of the art multimillion dollar kitchen/training facilities are unrivaled in the region. Coupled with a dedicated faculty, low student to teacher class size ratio's, and job placement assistance make Gulf Coast State College a perfect place to start your culinary career!

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Paul Ashman CEPC
Associate Professor
850-769-1551 extension 5852
pashman@gulfcoast.edu

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Who is eligible for the Culinary Management, A.S. program?

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

WHY CHOOSE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE TO EARN YOUR degree?

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

How do I apply to the Culinary Management, A.S. program?

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

How do I register for my classes?

Check out the class registration dates and plan your schedule today.

How do I apply for financial aid and scholarships?

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

Program Requirements

Communications Area		CH
•+*ENC1101, English I		3
Humanities Area		3
Visual and Performing Arts	See General Education Requirement
Mathematics		3
See General Education Requirement
Natural Sciences Area		3
See General Education Requirement
Social Sciences Area
Behavioral Sciences	See General Education Requirement	3
Major Courses
#FOS2201, Food Service Sanitation and Safety		2
+#FSS1202C, Basic Food Preparation		4
+#FSS1063C, Food Specialties -Baking		3
HFT1000, Introduction to Hotel-Restaurant Management		3
+#HFT2840C, Dining Room Operations		3
+#FSS2224L, Advanced Food Preparation		3
#FSS1105, Food Purchasing		3
+#FSS2380, Practicum I - Restaurant		3
+#FSS2381, Practicum II - Kitchen		3
+#FSS1942, Culinary Externship		1
#HUN1001, Survey of Nutrition		2
+#FSS 1248L, Food Spec.-Garde Manger I		3
+#FSS2240L, Food Spec.-World Cuisines		3
+#HFT2264C, Banquet & Convention Mgmt		3
+#FSS2065L, Food Spec.-Pastry		3
#HFT2867C, Wine Essentials		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		60

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

THE PATRONIS CULINARY LAB

This state-of-the-art culinary facility is the newest in the southeast. With over 9000 square feet of lab space, this $3.5 million dollar culinary center boasts dedicated classroom facilities, the latest in AV and POS technology, three separate cooking lines, Bakery/Pastry lab, Ice Carving lab, and the John Holly Dining Room. All of this houses within the stunning Advanced Technology Center at GCSC, a place where culinary students mingle with Digital Media, Cybersecurity, and Unmanned Aircraft and Robotics students.

CULINARY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The Culinary Management AS degree program at Gulf Coast State College is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, 180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095 , as well as the Florida Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Gulf Coast's CULINARY school ranked third best in Florida

Gulf Coast State College's culinary management program has been ranked the third best culinary school in Florida by Best Choice Schools in the "Top 10 Best Culinary Schools in Florida 2016-2017" report. GCSC was selected based on the solid program offerings, professional experiences for students and their accreditation by the American Culinary Federation.

Culinary Management, A.S.