Culinary Arts-Advanced: Certificate of Achievement

This program will build upon intermediate culinary skills, incorporating more complex techniques necessary to perform various work duties that require professional culinary training. Upon completion, these acquired skills will support careers in restaurants, wineries, culinary innovation start-up companies, food writing for social media & other broadcast channels, as well as hotels, special event caterers, and high-end private chefs. It will create a foundation for the successful employment of the student into the culinary-hospitality industry.

Career Opportunities

Cooks, Sous Chefs, Pastry Cooks, Executive Chefs, Executive Pastry Chefs of all calibers: From Stand Alone Casual Operations to Michelin Rated Establishment - Culinary Fundamentals for Food Writers, those Seeking Careers in Social Media & Other Broadcast Channels, Entrepreneurs of Specialty Food Products, Food & Beverage Directors, Restaurant General Managers, Hotel Managers, Sales and Marketing Managers, Sommeliers, Beverage Managers, Chefs working at customizing food for clients at medium to large sized companies/institutions, Writers for food columns and blog, Special Events Managers, Cross Train into Culinary Farming 

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identify and describe professional kitchen standards like mise en place.
2. Demonstrate understanding of how to execute a basic yeast bread
3. Demonstrate the skills appropriate in producing a variety of appetizers and small tasting foods.
4. Communicate orally or in writing the culture and history of various international cuisines.

Certificate Requirements