Cooking & Baking Career Certificate

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Culinary Undergraduate Certificate

Degree Title

Division

Liberal Arts

Degree Designation

Certificate

Undergraduate (UG)

Undergraduate

Program Description

This certificate provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for an entry-level position in a commercial kitchen or bakery. Students will be able to demonstrate basic culinary skills, practice sanitary food handling, and incorporate basic nutrition principles into recipes. Students can use these courses towards the Food Service and Hospitality Management and the Culinary Technology degree.

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Demonstrate and apply proper use of professional food service equipment, safety and sanitation in the work environment

Use basic principles and techniques of food preparation to produce various types of foods

Apply knowledge of traditional and contemporary cooking and baking procedures within a variety of world cuisines

Evaluate and alter recipes and menus based on different needs, such as quantity and nutrition

Identify the concepts of cost control, purchasing and receiving in food service operations

Apply industry related knowledge and skills in a professional culinary and service setting