Culinary Arts - Des Moines Area Community College

Culinary Arts from Des Moines Area Community College is a Campus Associate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. The DMACC Culinary Arts program has been designated the Iowa Culinary Institute, signifying the world-class prominence of the program. The program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. The Culinary Arts program prepares students to enter culinary positions with hotels, restaurants, clubs or institutions and some select jobs in dining room service, catering or management. By the end of the program, graduates will have taken courses in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, purchasing, garde manger and baking. International cuisine, restaurant management and advanced culinary cuisine are practicum courses and a valuable part of the training. These courses are management designed and offer students practical knowledge of the restaurant industry. What Kind of Work Will You Do? Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of a kitchen Specialize in frying, baking, roasting, broiling or sauce cookery Create new recipes to build a reputation as an expert; be responsible for food purchasing, estimates of consumption, menu planning and price rates Specialize in preparation and cooking of exotic dishes, foods or foreign flavor and elaborate dishes Arrange for special menus for conventions, training seminars and workshops Supervise and manage to include such duties as interviewing, hiring and firing kitchen help Responsible for supervising and the serving and mixing of alcoholic beverages View more details on Des Moines Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.