Culinary Assistant Entry Level - Fairview Campus
The Culinary Assistant Entry Level career major prepares students as entry-level culinary assistants who perform a variety of food preparation tasks in food services and/or food preparation.   Students learn kitchen fundamentals such as safety and sanitation, equipment and knives, standardized recipes, measuring techniques, basic seasonings, and dry and moist cooking methods, along with preparation and/or presentation of all kinds of dishes including breakfast items, sandwiches, hors d’oeuvres, baked items/desserts, and main menu dishes.  Instruction provides an overview of restaurant duties and menus as well as management and owning and job readiness/independent living skills. The ProStart and ServSafe certifications by National Restaurant Association may be taught/obtained during this course.

Career Major Length: 1056 hours

SOC Code: 35.1011
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Courses	Hours
Sanitation	40
Kitchen Safety	40
Food Service Equipment	70
Knvies and Smallware	40
Using Standardized Recipes	30
Seasoning and Flavorings	30
Getting Ready to Cook	40
Cooking Methods	70
Breakfast Foods	30
Introduction to Garden Management	50
Sandwiches, Appetizers, and Hor's d'Oeuvres	30
Fruits and Vegetables	30
Grains, Legumes, and Pasta	20
Introduction to Stocks, Sauces, and Soups	20
Meat and Poultry	50
Yeast Breads, Rolls, and Pastries	50
Fish and Shellfish	20
Quick Breads	30
Desserts	30
Working in a Restaurant	40
Menus	20
Dietary Basics	30
The Business of a Restaurant	30
Job Readiness/Hospitality	108
Independent Living Skills	108

 

Campus Location: Fairview

Financial Aid Eligible: Yes, for those who qualify.

Who Can Enroll: High School Juniors and Seniors& Adults

Student Organization: SkillsUSA and ProStart

Tuition and Materials Use Fees:
Full-time in-district adult tuition - $2,100
Full-time out-of-district adult - $4,200
Full-time materials use fees - $528

Salary Range: $8.05

Helpful Attributes and Abilities:

• Reading, language and math skills at the 8th grade level or above
• Good physical and mental health
• Good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Cluster: Hospitality and Recreation

Pathway: Restaurant Food & Beverage Services

Instructor: Mrs. Jeanette Blevins

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Updated 6/9/15