Career Major - Culinary Assistant Entry Level
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