CO-OP & CAREER GUIDES
CULINARY ARTS
Today’s chefs are global entrepreneurs who need to be
equally versed in culinary and business skills. Drexel
University’s Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts offers a
distinguished credential that prepares motivated
individuals for success in every aspect of the dynamic
and fast-paced world of fine food.
Employers Who Have Hired
Drexel Students Include:
Frog Commissary Catering
High Street Hospitality Group
As one of the few programs in the country that leads to a
bachelor’s degree, Drexel is also one of the only eastcoast programs that combine the rigorous academics
and hands-on practical skills required for a leadership
position. Coursework is grounded in the latest culinary
applications and enriched by Drexel’s renowned
cooperative education program that supplements
academic study and provides students with a competitive
resume upon graduation.
Marriott
Sheraton Society Hill
Sweet Box Cupcakes
The Fat Ham
Culinary arts students take classes in Drexel’s state-of-the-art kitchens and prepare food for the
university’s Academic Bistro, a 14,000 square-foot, student-run learning laboratory that is a fully
functional restaurant, bar and lounge. The program instills knowledge across all functional areas
of the food industry, from kitchen techniques and traditions to front of the house service, with an
additional emphasis on food styling, photography, gastronomy, and international cuisine.
Students wanting specific information about the major are encouraged to stop by the
department office at 101 N. 33rd Street, call the department at 215.895.2411 or visit their
website at drexel.edu/hsm.
JOB TITLES
Caterer
Pastry Chef
Food Service Manager
Saute Cook
Line Cook
Prep Cook
Chef
Culinary Attendant
Please refer to drexel.edu/scdc for our most recent co-op salary information.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & INTERNET RESOURCES
American Culinary Federation
acfchefs.org
Star Chefs
starchefsjobfinder.com
Careers in Food
careersinfood.com
National Restaurant Association
restaurant.org
Chef Jobs
chefjobs.com
Hotel Jobs Network
hoteljobs.com
International Council on Hotel,
Restaurant, and Institutional Education
chrie.org
CAREER RESOURCES
Resume, Interviewing and Job Search Best Practices
drexel.edu/scdc/professional-pointers
Workshop Calendar
drexel.edu/scdc/calendars-events/workshops
DREXEL DEPARTMENTS
Center for Hospitality and Sport
Management
Paul Peck Problem Solving and
Research Building
101 N. 33rd St
drexel.edu/hsm
Career Services Library
Careers Collection
Hagerty Library
rd
33 and Market Streets, Room 136
www.library.drexel.edu/guides/careers
3201 Arch Street • Philadelphia, PA 19104 • 215.895.2185
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STEINBRIGHT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
June 2014