Trident Technical College - Culinary and Hospitality

CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY

Culinary and hospitality professionals are vital to the tourism industry. A culinary professional has not only developed the skills in the mechanics of cooking but is responsible for receiving and preparing food, serving, and maintaining quality standards and proper sanitation throughout the process. Culinary professionals work in a wide variety of settings, such as in health care, sales, catering, research and development, sports and nutrition, private homes, and, of course, in restaurants, clubs, hotels and resorts. They might also be employed as kitchen managers, work in retail or even write cookbooks and

articles for culinary publications. The job outlook is excellent.

Hospitality professionals are the leaders in the tourism industry.

Whether you want to manage hotels or bed and breakfast establishments, attractions, events or restaurants, the opportunities in the field are endless.

Lodging and resort managers affect every aspect of the guest’s stay. Event planners and convention services managers organize travel, food and beverage, lodging and entertainment for corporate and leisure travelers.

The Culinary Institute of Charleston at Trident Technical College plays an integral role in the Lowcountry’s hospitality and tourism industry. It offers a wide array of course offerings to meet the diverse training needs of the industry.

SKILLS

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Successful culinary professionals are they do. You must be willing to eat, drink and sleep food and put in long hours. You must understand the culture behind the food so you can appreciate it.

In hospitality, effective communication skills are vital. Organizational planning as well as leadership, team-building and problem-solving skills are key in all areas of the field. Hospitality professionals must be proficient in industry-specific technology, such as electronic property management

marketing and guest interaction

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITIES

Students interested in transferring to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree in culinary or hospitality can get their start at TTC. While most transfer students begin in the Associate in Arts program, some of the other associate degrees offer transfer possibilities. Advisors can help you select the best program and courses to meet your transfer goal.

ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Baking and Pastry Arts

Culinary Arts Technology

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Marine Stewardship

University Transfer - Associate in Arts

CERTIFICATES

Advanced Culinary Arts

Baking and Pastry

Beverage Service Essentials

Cake Decorating

Culinary Arts

Dietary Manager

Event Management

Food and Beverage Operations

Hotel Operations

Professional Writing

Thornley Campus

Berkeley Campus

Palmer Campus

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Mount Pleasant Campus

Dorchester Campus

CONTACT US

General information:

843.574.6111

Toll free: 877.349.7184 TTY (hearing-impaired): 843.574.6351 Website: www.tridenttech.edu

Thornley Campus 843.574.6111 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston

Berkeley Campus 843.899.8000 1001 S. Live Oak Drive (Hwy. 17-A), Moncks Corner

Palmer Campus 843.722.5500 66 Columbus Street, Downtown Charleston Mount Pleasant Campus

843.958.5810

1125 John Dilligard Lane, Mount Pleasant Dorchester Campus 843.574.6544 10055 Dorchester Road, Summerville

WHAT WE OFFER • Culinary Arts

• Baking and Pastry • Event Management • Hospitality and Tourism • Marine Stewardship • University Transfer TTC is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Decatur Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Trident Technical College.

Many programs also are accredited by national professional associations. Accreditation is important because it qualifies the college for federal financial aid and grants, helps assure excellence in programs, and facilitates the transfer of credits to other colleges and universities.

It is the policy of Trident Technical College that no discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, services in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, political opinions, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations (collectively referred to as “Protected Status”) will exist in any area of the College. Produced and printed by Trident Tech. Produced and printed by Trident Technical College 10/21 AA21-004