The Hospitality and Culinary Arts Center is a division of SUNY Rockland Community College. Located in Nyack, New York, the center is dedicated to preparing students for careers in the dynamic hospitality and culinary industries. It provides educational programs within facilities that include multiple professional kitchens and dining spaces.
The center offers academic pathways including associate degrees and professional certificates in culinary arts and hospitality management. These programs provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills necessary for entry into various roles within restaurants, hotels, and other food service and lodging establishments. The curriculum is designed to cover essential techniques and industry practices.
In addition to its degree and certificate programs, the center provides non-credit cooking classes for the general public. These classes cover a range of topics from specific international cuisines like Italian and Mexican to fundamental techniques like knife skills and baking. The community classes are typically hands-on experiences taught by instructors with culinary backgrounds, offering participants opportunities to learn new recipes and improve their cooking abilities.
