Culinary Arts and Management: Food Services Production - Certificate of Accomplishment

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Denote the variety of service and business structures existing in the food and beverage sector of the hospitality industry.

Demonstrate competency in safe, sanitary and efficient food production operations.

Analyze and respond to different business volumes based on best accounting and forecasting practices.

Demonstrate competency in oral, written and electronic communications.

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

6 units
CA 119
Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
An overview of the hospitality industry with an emphasis on career perspectives and wages. Topics include the restaurant business, operations and industry organization; issues in food service management; and lodging operations, the hotel business, and the role of service in all sectors.
            CA 120
            Principles of Foods 1
            Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and techniques to increase proficiency, coupled with investigation of the science principles involved. Emphasis is on ingredient functions and interactions; production and sensory evaluation standards; food safety and sanitation; nutrient composition; and food aesthetics and presentation. Content includes recipe and menu development, stocks, sauces, meat, poultry, fish and shellfish. This course is not open to students who have received credit for FCS 120.
            1. Advisories: CA 124
                1. Category 5: Living Skills

                  Spring Year 1

                  1 unit
                  WEE 149
                  Work Experience Education: Occupational

                  Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace attitudes.