Overview
This program is designed to teach students the ins and outs of the food service industry, including professional work ethic for the field, nutritional standards of foods, basic knowledge of food principals and so much more. This program offers four concentrations: Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Nutrition & Dietetic Technology and Pastry and Baking Arts.
NOTE: The Hospitality & Tourism concentration is not taking any new cohorts.
PROGRAM CONTACT: CULINARY ARTS
Natalie Feltz
Associate Professor / Program Coordinator, Food Service Management
PROGRAM CONTACT: NUTRITION
Pamela Hamilton
Senior Professor / Program Coordinator, Nutrition and Dietetic Technology
PROGRAM CONTACT: PASTRY AND BAKING
Chapman “Chappy” Adair
Instructor, Pastry and Baking
All FOSM programs offer a high instructor to student ratio that includes hands-on training with ACF certified chefs.
Culinary Arts was rated in the Top 5 nationally by Best Choice Schools and number four nationally by Best Value Schools.
The Nutrition and Dietetic concentration is the first in West Virginia fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
The Hospitality and Tourism concentration has an articulation agreement with West Virginia University for graduates to receive their baccalaureate degree in their Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Career Opportunities
With a degree in one of our Food Service Management program concentrations, students can begin an exciting career in a variety of fields, including:
- Lead Line Cook (Culinary Arts)
- Kitchen Supervisor (Culinary Arts)
- Pastry Chef (Pastry and Baking Arts)
- Nurtrition and Dietetic Technician Registered [NDTR] (Nutrition and Dietetic Technology)
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Course Catalog
To see a model schedule for this program, please see our academic catalog.
Certificate
This program offers certificates (CAS) in
Accreditation of Programs
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(800) 624-9458
www.acfchefs.org
The Nutrition & Dietetic Technician Program at Pierpont Community & Technical College received full accreditation through June 30, 2030 by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition & Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. ACEND is the accrediting agency for dietetic education programs and is recognized by the United States Department of Education as the accrediting agency for education programs that prepare dietetic practitioners.
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2190
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-877-1600, Extension 5400
www.eatright.org/ACEND/
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC)
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
(800) 624-9458
www.acfchefs.org
Admission
Pierpont is an open enrollment institution. Only a standard Pierpont application is needed for this program.