Culinary Arts & Occupations Program
Division of Technical Studies
Program Mission
The Mission of the Culinary Arts & Occupations Program is to educate its students to become highly trained culinary professionals, through both theoretical and hands-on experiences, as well as supervised practical work experience in the fields of food service, culinary arts & hospitality industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Culinary Arts and Occupation Program will be able to:
- Structure a safe and sanitary environment in all areas of a kitchen.
- Apply management skills to establish efficient commercial kitchen operations (including purchasing, inventory, and front-of-the-house).
- Distinguish the international diversity, history, and evolution of the culinary arts and principles of food identification
- Apply principles of efficient food preparation techniques within a commercial kitchen
- Create regional dishes and meals using advanced skills and culinary knowledge.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations
The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Technical Diploma:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 12 | |
| CTS in Entry-Level Line Cook | 33 | |
| Total Hours | 45 | |
Required Courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CULN 2420 | International Cuisine | 2 |
| CULN 2540 | InternshipPart I:Culinary Cafe | 5 |
| CULN 2541 | Internship Part II: Culn Cafe | 5 |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies in Entry-Level Line Cook:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CULN 1101 | Culinary History & Development | 3 |
| CULN 1130 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CULN 1140 | Introduction to Culinary Skill | 3 |
| CULN 1170 | Essentials Dining Room Service | 2 |
| CULN 1219 | Meat Identification & Fabricat | 3 |
| CULN 1221 | Fruits, Veg, & Farinaceous Pro | 3 |
| CULN 1222 | Stocks, Sauces & Soups | 3 |
| CULN 1350 | Intro to Baking & Pastry | 4 |
| CULN 1410 | Garde Manager | 4 |
| CULN 1420 | Food, Bev, & Labor Cost Contro | 3 |
| CULN 2410 | Regional Cuisine | 3 |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies
The highest exit point in the Culinary Arts and Occupations program is the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technical Studies. To qualify, students must complete the General Education Core and the Technical Diploma (TD) in Culinary Arts and Occupations. Requirements for exit points and completion are outlined below.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core | 15 | |
| Technical Diploma in Culinary Arts and Occupations | 45 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) in Production Cook:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CULN 1101 | Culinary History & Development | 3 |
| CULN 1130 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CULN 1140 | Introduction to Culinary Skill | 3 |
| CULN 1221 | Fruits, Veg, & Farinaceous Pro | 3 |
| CULN 1219 | Meat Identification & Fabricat | 3 |
| CULN 1222 | Stocks, Sauces & Soups | 3 |
| CULN 1350 | Intro to Baking & Pastry | 4 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Entry Level Prep Cook:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CULN 1101 | Culinary History & Development | 3 |
| CULN 1130 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| CULN 1140 | Introduction to Culinary Skill | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 | |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 years.
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
Career Opportunities
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