Culinary Arts

Cooks prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. They might also be involved in hospitality management work including ordering supplies, keeping records and accounts, pricing items on the menu, or planning the menu.

WAGE RANGE

$18k - 36k

PROJECTED GROWTH

24%

ANNUAL OPENINGS

4,520

Education

  • Associate degree: program completion within 5 semesters
  • Academic certificate: program completion within 3 semesters

Education

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Denmark Technical College

Greenville Technical College

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Northeastern Technical College

Spartanburg Community College

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Trident Technical College

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"I love talking about food, and gathering with people on a regular basis to talk about food and restaurants really lights me up."

Tymi Howard

Trident Technical College

From professional ballet dancer, to yoga instructor, to culinary school, Tymi Howard is proof you can chase your dreams — no matter where you are in life.