Culinary Arts Foundation, Certificate
The Certificate in Culinary Arts Foundation provides the student with the skills to obtain employment as a prep cook or cook. Students gain an in-depth understanding of food safety and sanitation as well as supervision theory. In the lab classes, students learn fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as introductory hospitality skills. By the end of the first semester, student's must have the Texas Food Handler's Certification.
The Certificate in Culinary Arts Foundation is exempt from TSI requirements and is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality.
Outcomes
Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the industry.
Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills.
Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls, labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws.
Recommended Program of Study
First Semester