Culinary Arts - Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

Culinary Arts from Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Food and Beverage Management is one of the fastest growing careers in the nation. There is increasing demand in the industry, with unlimited number of exciting opportunities for persons having the sophisticated skills needed for employment in restaurants, catering operations, companies, and institutions who have their own food service facilities. If a career in food preparation/management and/or hospitality interests you, then HCCTC's Culinary Arts program will help you get started. This program is designed to develop the basic skills and understanding required for entry-level employment in this exciting field. The program includes classroom study and practical ?hands-on? training and experience in food preparation, serving and front-of-the-house management. Students hone their skills in HCCTC's modern kitchen and School Days Cafe. Typical Program Topics ServeSafe certification Menu planning and design Workplace safety and accident prevention Operation and maintenance of food service equipment Basic and advanced preparation techniques for hot and cold foods Finding, choosing and using recipes Fresh food sources and selection Flavorings, spices and additives Serving and presentation techniques Front-of-the-house management and service Beverage service Baking: breads, baked goods, pastries and cakes Cake decorating Purchasing of supplies and equipment Record keeping Objectives Culinary Arts is an exciting career choice with endless opportunities for career advancement. Graduates of the Culinary Arts program at HCCTC have a wide variety of career options at their finger tips and may choose a career as a baker, cake decorator, server, short order cook, prep cook, banquet cook, caterer, military food service personnel, or continue their education in culinary or hospitality. Students in the Culinary Arts program begin by developing the basic skills necessary for an entry level employment and will now be certified in ServeSafe, which will make them competitive in the job market. Students who excel in the program have the opportunity to compete in state and national culinary competitions with the opportunity to earn scholarships while traveling to new places to work with the leaders in the industry. Program Components: Menu Design ServeSafe Banquets Baking Cake Decorating Ice Carving Safety Sanitation Prep Cook Line Cook Soups & Sauces Server Breakfast Cook Special Events View more details on Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.