Culinary Arts majors
Chefs from around the nation visit Penn College to share their expertise.
– More information on our Le Jeune Chef Visiting Chef Series.
"I wouldn't be in the role that I am today without a Penn College education. I mean, I'm the luckiest girl in town."
Learn about Kristi's journey from Penn College to Los Angeles.
Kristi Ritchie, Culinary Arts Technology A.A.S. degree, executive chef at Greenleaf Gourmet ChopShop, Los Angeles, Class of 2002
Graduates are eligible to certify for free through the American Culinary Federation.
Le Jeune Chef Restaurant offers real-life training to students in the College's School of Hospitality.
Median annual wage-and-salary earnings of chefs and head cooks were $38,770 in May 2008. (source)
Students average of 18 hours/week in the culinary labs each semester, and dedicate 240 hours to practical experience during the summer internship.
Choose a degree
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Culinary Arts & Systems
- Kitchen Manager
- Management Trainee
- Sous Chef
- Assistant to the Executive Chef
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Culinary Arts Technology
- Cook
- Sous Chef
- Garde Manger
- Line Chef
- Steward
"What impresses me most about the faculty is that you can learn something new from each one. Each one has their own style of teaching and they are enthusiastic about their classes and want you to benefit from what they teach."
Christopher D'Annibale, Culinary Arts & System B.S. degree, Class of 2008
Student Videos
Watch Culinary Arts Technology with Rachel video Watch Hydroculture Garden Grows Opportunities at Penn College video Watch My Last Words: Chef Charles Niedermyer II video Watch Executive Chef Kristi Ritchey video Watch Penn College Adds to the Flavor of the PA Farm Show video Watch Culinary Arts & Systems with Erin video
Facility Photos
Student Project
News
Read Culinary Arts news.
Other Culinary Arts Information
Printable Information
Mission & Objectives
Cake Competition Display - March 7, 2013 - 2012 Winners
The students in the Cakes and Decorations II class will use all of their creativity to an exciting display of fondant cakes.
Cake Competition Display information
Culinary & Pastry Experience - April 19, 2013
See fabulous creations by culinary arts and baking & pastry arts students in our School of Hospitality.
Culinary & Pastry Experience Information
Food Show - December 6, 2013 - 2012 Winners
See fabulous creations by culinary arts and baking & pastry arts students in our School of Hospitality.
Food Show information
Learning Opportunities
Read more about Learning Opportunities.
