CO-OP & CAREER GUIDES
CULINARY SCIENCE
Drexel University’s Bachelor of Science in Culinary
Science combines the creativity of culinary arts with the
technical and scientific expertise required of a food
scientist.
The program integrates the disciplines of chemistry,
microbiology, culinary arts, hospitality management, food
science, and nutrition. Incorporating Drexel’s unique
cooperative education program, students bring real-world
applications to academic study and receive an
invaluable, first-hand experience within the food industry
that becomes central to their educational experience.
Employers Who Have Hired
Drexel Students Include:
Campbell’s Soup Co.
Henry H. Ottens Mfg. Co.
International Flavors & Fragrances
La Colombe
Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Co.
The culinary science program is accredited as a certified
Culinology© program through the Research Chefs Association.
Upon graduation, students are prepared for careers in the food and manufacturing industry such
as research chef, culinary technologist or product developer working to preserve, process,
package, and distribute foods that are safe, nutritious, and delicious
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
Brewery Assistant
Quality Assurance
Research Assistant
Food Scientist
Product Development Assistang
Research & Development Technician
Sensory Lab Assistant
Food Safety and Sanitation Manager
Please refer to drexel.edu/scdc for our most recent co-op salary information.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & INTERNET RESOURCES
Institute of Food Technologists
ift.org
American Culinary Federation
acfchefs.com
Institute of Food Science and
Technology
ifst.org
National Restaurant Association
restaurant.org
Research Chefs Association
culinology.org
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