Culinary Arts/Chef - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Culinary Arts/Chef from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Culinary Arts/Chef program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Culinary Arts/Chef students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), earn ServSafe Certification and earn National Skill Certificates; ie. American Culinary Federation (ACF), National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates All Culinary Arts/Chef students will successfully transition onto a 1st career job and/or related post secondary training . All Culinary Arts/Chef students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description In the Culinary Arts/Chef program, students learn how to prepare soups, sauces, meat entrees, vegetable dishes, salads and dressings as well as herb and spice identification. Students prepare menu items ranging from local favorites to classical and international cuisine. Other areas covered include fresh pasta preparation, fabrication of beef, pork and poultry, seafood identification and preparation, appetizers, desserts, plate presentation, garnishing and restaurant service. Course work also includes purchasing, inventory, menu planning, nutrition, recipe costing and customer service. A major emphasis is placed on sanitation and use and care of kitchen equipment. A pleasant attitude and neat appearance are important when dealing with customers. Individuals need stamina to stand for long periods of time, excellent hand-eye coordination and a keen sense of taste and smell. Employment Opportunities Bus Person Caterer Deli Clerk Department Manager Dishwasher Line Cook Meat Buyer Meat Cutter Meat Processor Prep Cook Restaurant Host Short Order Cook Sous Chef Waiter/Waitress View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.