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The love and passion for culinary careers are on a steady rise. A vast portion of 12th pass-outs wish to build their culinary career in the food & beverage industry, thus searching for chef courses after the 12th. While a massive number of students are willing to enroll in the culinary courses, they are usually confused about various types of culinary degrees and their career scope.
This blog will discuss 5 major types of culinary degrees and the types of culinary careers one can make after completing their degree.
What Are The 5 Different Types of Culinary Degrees?
1. Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts
A Bachelor of Culinary Arts is the most preferred choice in the food & beverage industry. The course provides broad culinary knowledge to students, focusing on cooking and kitchen management. A BA-ICA degree takes the students from basic to advanced cooking techniques, equipment, ingredient measurement & measurement techniques, cuisines, menu planning, etc.
2. Bachelor in Culinary Management
A UG degree in culinary management goes one step ahead of culinary arts and focuses on restaurant management aspects. Thus, while a culinary arts degree focuses primarily on kitchen management, culinary management covers the handling of overall restaurant or hotel operations.
3. Diploma in Patisserie & Confectionery
It is a one-year program that comprehensively focuses on teaching the fundamentals of baking combined with culinary skills. A diploma program in patisserie and confectionery is perfect for those who want a culinary career specializing in baking.
As baking is an art, a diploma provides specific training for creating baked goods, desserts, waffles, croissants, and many more.
4. Degree in Food Service Management
If you want to build your career outside restaurant kitchens, then a degree in food-service management is the right choice. The course is curated to teach the essential skills required to manage food service outlets in various establishments. A degree in food service management makes you eligible to work in hotels, corporate cafeterias, hospitals, etc.
If you want to do something more than just cooking food, a graduate degree in food service management can be your pick. The course makes you ready to work in a range of work environments and a fast-paced atmosphere.
5. Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts
BCT & CA is also an emerging culinary career choice among students today. It is a 3-year long UG course that offers a comprehensive knowledge of culinary arts and catering aspects. Thus, the course presents a perfect culinary career option for those planning to focus on catering after graduation.
Bachelor of Catering Technology & Culinary Arts
| Culinary Degree | Syllabus & Skillset | Culinary Career Options | Culinary Degree Salary |
| Bachelor in Culinary Arts | Planning and Managing Food Production | Restaurant Chef | Entry-level salary: INR 4-5 LPA |
| World Food | Research Chef | Senior-level salary: INR 10-12 LPA | |
| Brand Management | Baker or Pastry Chef | ||
| Menu Planning | Executive Chef | ||
| Food and Beverage Operations Management | Restaurant Manager | ||
| Menu Planning | Service Staff | ||
| Product Development | Personal Chef | ||
| Finance in Hospitality | Nutritionist | ||
| Food Management Facilities | Food and Beverage Instructor | ||
| Rooms Divisions Operations Management | Food Photographer | ||
| Customer Service | Food Stylist. | ||
| Food Commodities | |||
| World Cuisines | |||
| Gastronomy | |||
| Creative Patisserie | |||
| Food Safety Management | |||
| Contemporary Hospitality & Marketing | |||
| Food Styling | |||
| The Developing Manager and Human Resources Management | |||
| Strategic Management | |||
| Bachelor in Culinary Management | Advanced culinary planning | Culinary Manager | Entry-level salary: INR 4-5 LPA |
| Food preparation and presentation Classical and contemporary cooking techniques | Junior Culinarian | Senior-level salary: INR 10-12 LPA | |
| Basic and advanced food science | Restaurant | ||
| Kitchen environment management Health, safety, sanitation and food handling regulations. | Restaurant Manager | ||
| Menu planning with nutritional ingredients, promote general health & well-being, consider modifications for special diets & cuisines | Supermarket Cook and Baker | ||
| Culinary Computer Applications | Gourmet Store Assistant | ||
| Culinary Cost Controls | Restaurant Manager | ||
| Foundation of Nutrition | Event Planner | ||
| Food Service Operations | Catering Chef | ||
| Culinary Operation Analysis | Personal Chef | ||
| Restaurant Operations (front & back-end) | Sales Manager | ||
| Corporate Chef | |||
| Club Chef | |||
| Sous Chef | |||
| QSR Chef | |||
| Diploma in Patisserie & Confectionery | Bakery (Bread Making, Cakes, Pastries) | Assistant Pastry Chef | Entry-level salary: INR 3-4 LPA |
| Quality Control | Bakery Manager | Senior-level salary: INR 10-11 LPA | |
| Commodities and Costing | Specialty Baker | ||
| Fundamentals of Food Production | Head Bakery Chef | ||
| Fundamentals of Food & Beverage Service | |||
| Professional Baking Sweetbreads | |||
| Baked Food-Product Test | |||
| Baking Technology | |||
| Baked Foods-Product Development | |||
| Hygiene & Safety | |||
| Professional Baking Tarts & Pastries | |||
| Services Marketing | |||
| Degree in Food Service Management | Food Nutrition | F&B Manager | Entry-level salary: INR 2.5-3 LPA |
| Food & Beverage Services | Food Public Relations Specialist | Senior-level salary: INR 10-12 LPA | |
| Food Science | Food Research | ||
| Services Marketing | Culinary Technologist | ||
| Quality Assurance & Safety | Recipe Developer | ||
| Food Costs | |||
| Bachelor of Catering technology & Culinary Arts | Basic Food Production | Executive Chef | Entry-level salary: INR 2.5-4 LPA |
| Accomodation | Assistant Chef | Senior-level salary: INR 8-9 LPA | |
| Food Nutrition | Sous Chef | ||
| Indian & Contemporary Gastronomy | Catering Assistant | ||
| Quality Assurance & Safety | Catering Manager | ||
| Culinary French | Food & Beverage Executive | ||
| Food & Beverage Service | |||
| Butchery | |||
| Food Science | |||
| Front Office Operations | |||
| Effective Communications | |||
| HACCP | |||
| Food Production |
What Is The Highest Degree in Culinary Arts?
A master's degree in culinary arts is one of the highest degrees in this field. Those who have completed their bachelor’s in culinary arts can go for the PG course. Generally, the job options and salaries after a PG in Culinary Arts are quite high. Therefore, if you plan to get the highest-paying culinary jobs and make a successful culinary career, completing a master’s course in culinary arts from a reputable institution is wise.
A master’s degree in culinary arts focuses on acquainting you with advanced knowledge about international cuisines, baking, classical & modern techniques, food science, etc.
Build Your Culinary Career With The Best Culinary Institution
With an experience of 30 years in imparting quality culinary education, ITM is an accredited culinary art institute where you can lay the foundation of your bright culinary career. With high-class modern culinary infrastructure, experienced faculty, and specifically curated course curriculum by industry experts; our culinary courses ensure to incorporate complete culinary skill-set in you.
ITM provides 100% placement support to all the students with chances to get hired by top industry players, including Starbucks, Taj, Oberois, ITC, Radisson, etc.
Want to know more about our culinary courses? Visit ITM’s official website.
Dignified with Rankings
Amongst India's most promising Hotel Management Institute by Higher Education Review 2021
Ranked Top Hotel Management Institute awarded by Times Education Icon 2022
Quality Education, Outstanding Administration & Leading Infrastructure by Educational Excellence Awards & Conference 2021
