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Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts

Mission:  The mission of this program is to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts fields.

Description:  The Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts program prepares students for employment in restaurants, hotels, and resorts as cooks and provides additional training for those who wish to upgrade culinary and management skills necessary for becoming chefs.  This program is competency based.

Laboratory (kitchen) activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities provide instruction in the use of tools, equipment, materials, and processes found in the food service industry.  Additionally, this program articulates with Valencia Community College.

 

Program Number: N100500

Program Content

  • Food Preparation and Serving
  • Communication  and Leadership Skills
  • Safe and Efficient Work Practices
  • Use and Maintenance of Commercial Food Service Equipment
  • Food Purchasing and Costing
  • Sanitation, Nutrition, Supervision & Management

Occupational Completion Points

  • Food Preparation - 300 hours
  • Cook, Restaurant - 300 hours
  • Chef / Head Cook - 300 hours
  • Food Service Management - 300 hours

Successful completion of an OCP may qualify a student for employment.

Central Florida Wage Statistics

  • Average Entry Wage: $11.33
  • Average Wage: $19.10

**Statistics are only a guide and should not be the sole factor in your career decision.  Source: Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation, Labor Market Statistics**

Industry Certification & License

  • None

Program Requirements

  • TABE Test

Program Commitment

  • 1200 Hours

Costs

  • Tuition and Lab: $1,755
  • Additional costs for fees, books, and other expenses

Schedule

  • Full Time Session: Monday-Friday 7:30 am -2:10 pm
  • Part Time AM Session: Monday-Friday 7:30 am - 10:30 am
  • Evening Session: Mon., Tues., Thurs. 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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