This program consists of 30 credits over 2 quarters.

Course Objectives

Over two quarters, students prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate a wide range of dishes to provide them with insight into the scope of the culinary world. Our Chef instructors help students expand on their basic cookery skills by teaching the principles behind menu development, cost control, pricing, professional standards of performance, guest relations, and communication skills. As always, students continually return to the kitchen to practice new techniques.

At this level of the program, students also have the opportunity to receive an introduction to the pastry arts, where they learn the basics of fine dessert and pastry-making. These skills are then complemented by instruction in creative decoration and plating skills. Specialized instruction is also given in Asian cuisine, where emphasis placed on India, the four regions of China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia.

Graduates Learn

• Knife skills and the specifics of ingredient functions, weights and measures, mise en place, timelines, plate presentation, and teamwork.
• To prepare, taste, serve, and evaluate modern, classical, international, Asian and North American regional cuisine.
• Concepts and theories of culinary techniques, food and environmental sanitation and safety.

Career Opportunities

As students progress through the program, they have the opportunity to learn about modern, regional, and classical cuisines and practice making their own culinary creations in our instructional kitchens. Successful completion of the program prepares graduates to seek entry-level jobs in the food service industry such as prep cook, line cook, and first cook.

Who Should Apply?

Students directly out of high school, or mature students who are ready for a career change. or to build on the ability they have.

• Creatives who enjoy cooking and working in the kitchen
• Eager to learn new skills related to baking and design
• Those who value merging creative endeavors with practical applications for an exciting career