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Program Duration: Short-Term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 17
About This Certificate
Get a start in the city's growing hospitality industry with our Culinary Arts Proficiency Certificate program. You'll learn about food preparation, baking, menu planning, food safety and other skills required for possible entry-level employment as a cook within the food industry. In addition, you will have access to experienced faculty who will provide hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art culinary kitchens and classrooms. Upon completion, the courses may be applied to the Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science degree.
Course Sequence
Launch Your Career in Culinary Arts
- Baker – est. salary $24,942
- Butchers and Meat Cutters – est. salary $43,662
- Food Preparation Worker – est. salary $24,583*
- Chefs and Head Cook – est. salary $59,732
- Waiter or Waitress – est. salary $25,644
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Food Preparation Worker
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Food Preparation Worker
Food Preparation Worker
Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.
Starting Pay: $24,583
Typical Tasks
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
- Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
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