Culinary School

The Chance Of A Rewarding Career in the Culinary and Hospitality Field Begins Here

Professional Cooking
Hospitality Management

Learn the Art of Professional Cooking

Gain a strong culinary arts foundation in all areas needed to succeed in today’s professional kitchens.

Learn culinary fundamentals and skills at the culinary school at Dorsey – from the basics of knife handling and sanitation to healthy cooking and complex cooking techniques.

Learn current culinary terminology and work on equipment found in today’s professional kitchens.

Study catering, regional and international cooking techniques in order to deliver restaurant-quality banquets, buffets and à la carte meals in a “live” setting.

Take advantage of the 12-week externship course to gain practical work experience before you graduate from the culinary school at Dorsey.

To learn more about the CulinaryProgram at Dorsey, call 888-422-1188 or contact us.

CULINARY ARTS – Disclosures

• How can I find out more about this career?

For more information about a career in Culinary Arts, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website. Standard Occupational Code’s (SOC) for this career include 35-1011, 35-1012, 35-2012, 35-2014, 35-2015, 35-2019 and 35-2021, and the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is 12.0500. Additional career information specific to the State of Michigan can be found at the Michigan Jobs & Career Portal; under the letter C select Cook and Chef.

• What is the total cost of the Culinary Arts program?

Tuition and fees for a student to complete the Culinary Arts program within the normal time frame of twelve months (as published in the school catalog) currently totals $18,480, which includes the cost of books and supplies. Total tuition may change based on a student’s decision to change programs, repeat classes, withdraw or interrupt training for any reason. Total tuition also includes two chef coats and pants, one chef hat and a knife/kitchen tool kit. These items are distributed during the student’s program as specified in the enrollment agreement. Tuition also includes the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Essentials certification exam which is taken during the course of the program.

• What percentage of graduates completed their program within the normal time frame?

For students who graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010, 79% completed the program within the normal time frame of twelve months (as published in the school catalog).

• What percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?

As reported in Dorsey Schools’ most recent annual institutional report to our accrediting agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 90% of students who graduated between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 found employment in their field of study, or in a related field, by September 30, 2010. Additional graduates may have found work in their field of study, or in a related field, after September 30, 2010; however, those placements are not included in this calculation.

• How much student loan debt does a typical graduate have to repay after graduation?

The median loan debt for students who chose to finance their education using public debt (Title IV loans) was $9,856. The median loan debt for students who chose to finance their education using Dorsey’s institutional financing plan was $0.

Hospitality Management School

TRAINING IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES:

The hospitality management school provides students with the skills needed for careers in recreation and leisure, lodging and food services, restaurants, and businesses that offer conference services, expositions and entertainment.
Introduction to hotel operations, restaurant management, human resources, organizational behavior, quality customer service strategies, accounting and marketing.
Broad overview of the MEEC (Meetings, Expositions, Events and Conventions) industry.
Learning key business and professional communication skills, focusing on verbal and written office communications, presentations, meetings, computer skills and more.
Learning job search techniques including how to prepare a professional resume, cover letter, interviewing and networking skills.
Externship component that will allow students to assimilate the knowledge acquired in the program into a real work setting of hospitality and tourism.
Graduates of the hospitality management program at Dorsey are eligible to challenge ManageFirst® Competency Exams for ServSafe Alcohol Certification, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Controlling Foodservice Costs, as well as the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Essentials certification exam.

Call 888-422-1188 for more information, or contact us.

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM – Disclosures

• How can I find out more about this career?

For more information about a career in Hospitality and Tourism, please visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*NET website. Standard Occupational Codes (SOC) for this career include 11-9199, 13-1121, 11-9081, 43-4081 and 39-6012, and the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code for this program is 52.0903. Additional career information specific to the State of Michigan can be found at the Michigan Jobs & Career Portal; under the letter F select Food Service Manager and under the letter H select Hotel/Motel Manager.

• What is the total cost of the Hospitality and Tourism program?

Tuition and fees for a student to complete the Hospitality and Tourism program within the normal time frame of twelve months (as published in the school catalog) currently totals $16,080, which includes the cost of books and supplies. Total tuition may change based on a student’s decision to change programs, repeat classes, withdraw or interrupt training for any reason. Total tuition also includes a Netbook computer and two Dorsey dress shirts. These items are distributed during the student’s program as specified in the enrollment agreement. Also included in tuition is the graduate’s cap and gown.

• What percentage of graduates completed their program within the normal time frame?

Data is not yet available for Dorsey’s Hospitality and Tourism program, as it is a newer program offering.

• What percentage of graduates found employment related to their field of study?

Data is not yet available for Dorsey’s Hospitality and Tourism program, as it is a newer program offering.