Culinary Arts, Certificate of Competency

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge and use of foodservice and culinary terminology.
• Exhibit the ability to identify various food products and their common uses.
• Demonstrate various cooking methods and appropriate presentation techniques.
• Demonstrate the ability to properly use and care for professional foodservice equipment and culinary tools.
• Exhibit ability to produce various ethnic and regional cuisines.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply principles of good nutrition in producing foods that meet consumer demands.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe food handling practices and prepare students for food handlers' sanitation certification.
• Demonstrate accepted practices and procedures required for planning, operation and record keeping as applied in a restaurant, catering or food service operation.