Culinary Arts I Certificate

This two-semester certificate in Culinary Arts is designed to provide students with career training for entry-level positions in the culinary industry. The Certificate can also be used as a foundation for completing the Culinary Arts, A.A.S. degree at the Academy of Culinary Arts. 

Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism and exceptional work ethics;
• Participate in community service activities;
• Work effectively in teams;
• Identify environmental and conservation issues related to the culinary industries;
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate for entry-level positions in the culinary field;
• Practice life-long learning as it relates to career goals;
• Compare and contrast traditional and non-traditional career opportunities;
• Identify industry sanitation standards;
• Know and apply industry equipment safety standards;
• Apply basic cooking techniques; correctly interpret recipes and procedures; and apply food safety in product preparations;
• Demonstrate effective communication and computation skills

For information regarding this certificate, please contact the Culinary Department at (609) 343-4944.

Students must complete a Cooperative Education/Internship/Externship/Service-Learning requirement (200 documented hours).

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