Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Be part of the exciting hospitality industry!

For the individual who is looking to work in the hospitality industry, our program is a comprehensive, practical, hands-on experience for volume food preparation.  We immerse the future professional in many aspects of the commercial food industry.  Students will be taught through hands-on experiences in setting-up banquets and food preparation, including meat and poultry fabrication, soups, stocks and sauces, hors d’oeuvres, smoking meats, charcuterie, along with baking and pastry basics; breads, creams, custards, cakes, pies and cookies.

We are a comprehensive, fast-paced classroom where all competencies help to prepare the serious individual for entry level employment in various commercial food service establishments.  Our students learn the critical importance of food safety and sanitation through attaining their ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification, as well as the basics of healthy cooking and nutrition and food service management through their program.

This program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF).

Additional Skills Covered:

• • Basic Science/Math Skills
  • Catering & Beverage Service
  • Classical Cuisine
  • Dining Room Service
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Equipment Operation
  • Fruit, Vegetable & Salad Prep.
  • Hospitality, Communication & Employability Skills
  • International Cuisine
  • Meat, Poultry & Seafood Prep.
  • Purchasing & Receiving
  • Volume Foods

ACFEF Culinary Courses

Food Safety & Sanitation • Nutrition • Management

Industry Certification & State Credential Exams:

Students will be prepared to take an approved state and/or nationally recognized industry certification or licensure exam in their field of study. Exam costs are additional; however, you may qualify for reimbursement of your exam cost(s) upon passing. See your program counselor/advisor for more information.

College Credit Transfer Opportunity and/or Advanced Standing:

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible to receive FREE associate degree transfer credits from Broward College or another state college. To learn more and determine eligibility, visit browardtechnicalcolleges.com/articulation-agreement/, scroll to the career cluster photos, click Business, Management & Administration, or contact your program counselor/advisor. Additional college credit may be awarded with the attainment of industry certifications.

Program Outcomes and Success Measures