Hospitality and Culinary | Bergen Community College

The Hospitality and Culinary Program at Bergen Community College Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development provides a comprehensive foundation in baking, culinary preparation, event planning and catering. The program is designed to prepare entry-level or working foodservice professionals to enhance hands-on skills or refresh their culinary and hospitality expertise. Students will be able to apply their knowledge and techniques in various settings such as retail, bakery, lodging, catering, and restaurant.

We offer three certifications in the culinary arts for students interested in enhancing their personal or professional skills, two certifications in cooking and baking and one certification in event planning and management. The program is open to all students 18 years and older, regardless of ability and/or experience in the hospitality and culinary areas. The following certificates, offered through Continuing Education in collaboration with the Department of Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM), award college credit via the assessment of prior learning (PLA) process. Continuing Education students who are interested in furthering their education can contact the Office of Curriculum (Email Ilene Kleinman for details).