Culinary Arts

The objective of the Culinary Arts program is to give the student a foundation of basic skills and knowledge for entering the food service industry as a cook or baker. While training in this program, students will prepare for numerous career opportunities available. Students must be able to work in a team setting while preparing food in all stages of production. They must possess good physical health and personal hygiene. Becoming a professional requires perseverance, dedication and a love of cooking. Culinary art students are given the opportunity to learn the following disciplines:

HOT FOOD PREPARATION I & II

  • Stocks, Sauces, & Soups
  • Meats, Poultry & Fish
  • International Cuisines

BAKING & PASTRIES

  • Quick Breads
  • Cakes, Cookies, Pies & Specialty Desserts

COLD FOOD

  • Food Presentation & Garnish
  • Pantry/Garden Manager

CULINARY ARTS
UCAT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Core Courses(990 Hours Required)
Computer Literacy 90
Workplace Relations 60
Culinary Arts Math 30
Culinary Arts I 90
Hot Food Preparation I 120
Hot Food Preparation II 120
Baking & Pastries I 120
Baking & Pastries II 120
Short Order Cooking 120
Cold Food Preparation 120

Electives(30 Hours Required)
Job Seeking Skills 30
Special Applications1-180

Total: 1020 Hours