Culinary arts

Food Management (CIP 12.0508) - Overview

Beginning with the basics, students In Culinary Arts will proceed to intermediate and advanced levels to develop a solid foundation in Culinary Arts. Through lecture and cooking demonstrations, the student will learn the techniques of fine cooking. Classes will cover the basics of cooking and baking and the provisions used to create effective and elegant menus for the most discriminating palate. With instructor supervision, the students will then hone these skills by operating their on-site restaurants, “A Touch of Class” and The Serfass Solarium. The restaurants offer the students the opportunity to culminate all laboratory experiences as they rotate through all positions in management, production, and services perfecting skills and techniques. Upon successful completion of this program, the student may seek employment as a baker, cashier, caterer, chef, host, hostess, line cook, restaurant manager, salad maker, short-order cook, dining room service personnel, or any of the vast number of culinary positions. They may continue their restaurant management education in the hotel restaurant management or culinary arts fields. ENROLL NOW!