David Sanford, Program Director
Gateway Center
301-784-5412
https://www.allegany.edu/school-of-hospitality-culinary/culinary-arts.html
The Culinary Arts curriculum is planned to meet the increasing employment needs for
trained chefs and culinary experts. Successful completion of the program will qualify
a person to be employed as a cook, sous chef, executive chef, culinary educator, kitchen
manager, and food sales representative.
In a partnership with the Hospitality Management program, students in the Culinary
Arts curriculum will have the opportunity to operate and manage a college-owned restaurant
in the Gateway Center building in downtown Cumberland. Program specific courses include
a practicum component that will provide valuable hands-on experience in all aspects
of restaurant management at a designated internship.
Culinary Arts students must maintain the scholastic standards of the college and must
achieve a grade of "C" or better in each Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts
course. Students are expected to be well groomed in compliance with standards of sanitation.
Students will be required to provide medical proof of good physical health.
The Culinary Arts Program at Allegany College of Maryland has been designated as a
Statewide Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Maryland residents
from counties other than Allegany County who register in this eligible program will
be charged the out-of-county tuition rate. However, these students may be eligible
to receive reimbursement for a portion of the cost difference between the in-county
and out-of-county tuition rates. Funding availability for this program is based on
funding from the State of Maryland and is thus subject to change each semester. Some
restrictions apply. More information can be obtained by contacting the Admissions
Office.
This is a career program and is designed to enable students to seek employment at
the program's completion. Students planning to transfer should consult with their
advisor or the Advising Center staff regarding specific program and course transfer
issues.
Successful completion of this program qualifies a student to apply for an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts. Graduates having work experience in food
preparation may apply for certification with the American Culinary Federation Educational
Institute (ACFEI).
Program graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination to become
a CDM/CFPP (Certified Dietary Manager/Certified Food Protection Professional). Contact
the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers for additional information.
CULINARY ARTS
TWO-YEAR CAREER PROGRAM
PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
The Culinary Arts Program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation, 6816 Southpoint Parkway, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32216.
