Food Service is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the country. The Restaurant and Food/Beverage Services career pathway provides a wide variety of employment opportunities such as baker, caterer, chef, cook, restaurant manager, waiter, and many others. TRCES member schools with Food Services programs that align with Lincoln Land Community College’s Culinary Arts Hospitality Management Program include:
Beardstown High School
Brown County High School
Jacksonville High School
Winchester High School
Employment in Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services ranges from part-time jobs to professional positions. Completion of post-secondary training in culinary arts, management, or a related field is increasingly important for advancement in the industry. Pay depends upon the educational attainment of the worker and the type of work:
Fast food worker $16,000-$19,000
Restaurant manager $30,000-$57,000
Cook/chef salaries range from $18,000 to $100,000
Waiter $13,000-$28,000
Xello provides additional career information that will be helpful in planning a career pathway. If you have not yet used Xello, it will be helpful to talk with your school counselor for free access to this valuable online career planning tool.
For additional information:
National Restaurant Association