ABOUT
ACADEMICS
ADMISSIONS
STUDENT LIFE
ALUMNI + GIVING
- Alumni Association
- Giving
COMMUNITY
FACULTY + STAFF
PORTALS
- RIVER PORTAL
- EMPLOYEE PORTAL

CULINARY MANAGEMENT

Prepare for a career as a chef with essential kitchen management skills. Learn to orchestrate food preparation, control costs, and schedule staff while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Request Info

Apply

AT THE RIVER, YOU WILL…

Master a wide range of cooking and baking techniques and learn to prepare food in large quantities.
Learn to manage food prices, handle inventory, and ensure food safety.
Develop leadership skills to help you run a busy kitchen.

AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

Associate in Science in Culinary Management
Chef’s Apprentice
Culinary Arts Management Operations
Culinary Arts
Culinary Operations Apprenticeship

Associate in Science in Culinary Management

Associate Degrees

Prepare for a successful career as a chef or in the food and beverage industry. Develop your cooking skills as critical business and leadership abilities.

Degree Requirements and Courses

Chef’s Apprentice

Technical Certificate

Learn basic food service skills like food storage, safety, and production and prepare for entry-level roles.

Requirements and Courses

Culinary Arts Management Operations

Technical Certificate

Acquire the skills in food preparation, safety, and inventory management that you’ll need to work as a cook or baker in a commercial kitchen.

Requirements and Courses

Culinary Arts

Technical Certificate

Expand your culinary expertise and enhance your career potential with specialized training in baking, food management, and leadership.

Requirements and Courses

LEARN AT A LEADING CULINARY INSTITUTE

Committed to Culinary Excellence

Students at the Indian River State College Culinary Institute compete in cook-offs at the local and international level. It was the second culinary school in the U.S. to send students to Germany to compete as professionals in the IKA Culinary Olympics, and it regularly partners with local high schools for creative cooking competitions.

Designed for Students Like You

The River offers affordable culinary school programs designed to fit around your busy life and work schedule. With small class sizes, a friendly team environment, and support from our faculty, we’re committed to your success.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At Indian River State College, our students who study Culinary Management can go into these careers:

INFO SESSIONS AND EVENTS

Join us for live info sessions and learn more about The River’s programs.

NEXT STEPS

APPLY TO THE RIVER

Discover what’s possible at Indian River State College. When you’re ready, our simple application process is here to help you take the next step.

Start Your Application

PAYING FOR COLLEGE

We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.

Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees