Culinary Arts

Program Description

The Culinary Arts certificate program provides learners with a solid foundation of proven culinary theory on which to build a repertoire of professional skills. Emphasis is placed on current industry cooking and baking methods and techniques.

Career Opportunities

• Food safety and sanitation 
• Food preparation 
• Food identification 
• Methods of cooking
• Menu planning
• Soups and stocks 
• Baking 
• Decorating 
• Applied mathematics concepts 

Program Objectives

1. Demonstrate a general business knowledge and skills base necessary to compete in the business world including familiarity with management principles concepts and styles.
2. Describe the steps necessary to provide a safe and sanitary environment for customers and employees.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and procedures governing food operations.
4. Plan, develop, and produce appropriate foods and menus for a variety of settings.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of food service and culinary industry terminology.
6. Use cost control techniques for internal operational decision-making.

Students who complete the culinary certificate will be able to pursue further education in our full-time program.