Chef Apprenticeship - Mercer County Community College

Chef Apprenticeship from Mercer County Community College is a Campus Associate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. The Chef Apprenticeship program and the Pastry Chef Apprenticeship option prepare graduates to begin careers as certified professional chefs or pastry chefs. Through a combination of on-the-job skill training and professional education, students learn the necessary concepts, techniques and tools to succeed within the hospitality industry. Through the apprenticeship training and education system, graduates may choose to earn Journeyperson documentation from the U.S. Department of Labor and the New Jersey Department of Education. This credential is valuable when seeking employment and professional advancement. Coursework is coordinated with 6000 hours of documented on-the-job training under the supervision of a certified chef . It normally requires three to four years of part-time study combined with full-time work. The program is offered in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training, New Jersey Department of Education, and participating food service employers. Successful graduates will be able to: demonstrate proficiency in a variety of professionally recognized culinary skills; apply culinary skills in any production or food preparation station within a foodservice department; employ safe and sanitary practices within any food production department; develop and train kitchen personnel; create appropriate menus and recipes; appraise the needs of and have the ability to purchase food and non-food items for a food-service operation; design and plan buffets relevant to the needs of the consumer; demonstrate effective leadership in a culinary setting; demonstrate professional written and verbal communication and computation skills. The recommended semester sequence is for students who attend classes part time while working full time at their apprenticeship training foodservice facility. Students may require more time to complete all major requirements. Many of the credits earned in acquiring the A.A.S. degree can be applied to the B.S. degree offered through an articulation agreement with Fairleigh Dickinson University and the University of Delaware. Adjustments to the sequence may be required to meet the individual student's educational circumstances. Admission to the program requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. View more details on Mercer County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.