Program Overview
Kendall College's Culinary Arts program prepares students for a successful career in the culinary industry. Graduates are equipped with real-world culinary training and business skills, making them competitive candidates for various culinary roles. The program's focus on Chicago's thriving culinary scene provides ample opportunities for students to launch their careers in a city with a high demand for chefs and head cooks. Notable career paths include caterer, executive chef, personal chef, sous chef, restaurant manager, cook, and pastry chef.
Program Outline
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Career Outlook
An education from Kendall College at National Louis University helps you become a competitive candidate for a culinary job in the real world. Our alumni have gone on to succeed in a variety of fields armed with real-world culinary training and business skills. Job opportunities for chefs and head cooks are expected to increase 6 percent from 2019-2029, faster than the average for all other occupations.
- And with over 5,195 restaurants and the 4th highest employment rate of chefs in the country, Chicago is the ideal place to launch your culinary career. The following are some notable career paths you can pursue with a Culinary Arts degree from Kendall College:
- Caterer
- Executive Chef
- Personal Chef
- Sous Chef
- Restaurant Manager
- Cook
- Pastry Chef
