Culinary Arts
A.A.S. Degree - Career Program
Department: Hospitality
School: Applied Sciences & Technologies
CIP Code: 12.0500
MCC Program Code: HM05
NYSED Code (BRI): 41583
50% or more of this program can be completed online.
Description
Through combination of classroom and hands-on culinary laboratories, students will become proficient in culinary fundamentals and food service preparation. A graduate of the Culinary Arts Degree program will have established a basis for a career in the food service industry, and will qualify for a position as an entry-level culinary professional in a private, commercial or institutional food service operation.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Work effectively as a member of a team.
2. Solve problems using critical thinking skills.
3. Communicate effectively.
4. Interact effectively with customers.
5. Employ career planning strategies such as mock interviews or resume development.
6. Discuss the history and trends in the culinary industry.
7. Use proper food handling techniques, including food safety and sanitation.
8. Apply different cooking techniques and evaluate their outcome.
9. Apply different baking techniques and evaluate their outcome.
10. Use the basic fundamentals of cooking in a professional kitchen.
11. Assess the factors that influence healthy food choices.
12. Apply basic culinary math.