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USA, Florida
Type: College
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1968
Total Students: 42,434 +
Int. Students: 990 +
Main Campus Address
4001 W Tampa Bay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33614 United States
The culinary management AS degree teaches you the skills necessary to work as a cook or chef, and prepares you for commercial and institutional management positions in the culinary industry. If you're previously or currently employed in these occupations, this program offers supplemental training.
The coursework includes sanitation and safety; maintenance and operation of equipment; recognition and identification of foods; proper storage of equipment; methods of preparation; usage of foods; methods of cooking; garde manger; performing different types of food services; nutrition; baking; communication skills; math skills; computer applications; supervision management; professionalism; culinary organization; food and beverage purchasing; dining room management; and beverage management. Students also receive training in communications, leadership, human relations, finance, employability skills, sanitation and safety, and efficient work practices.
Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, this program provides hands-on experiences in a simulated job environment with industry equipment, supplies and standards.
Associate Degree
7 Days
Full-Time
24 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
NO Scholarships for International students Because our cost of tuition is quite low, HCC does not offer much in the way of tuition assistance to international students. As for scholarships, you have to already be enrolled in the college to apply for them. You can read more about these scholarship opportunities for international students here
(https://www.hccfl.edu/academics/center__international__education/international__admission__requirements/f__1__financial__assistance)
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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