CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety 2 Credits (2 Lec, 0 Lab)
This course is a study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparation; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and workplace safety standards.
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 1310 Garde Manger 3 Credits (1 Lec, 4 Lab)
This is a study of cold foods and garnishes. Emphasis on design, techniques, and display of fine foods.
Prerequisite(s): CHEF 1205
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 1340 Meat Preparation and Cooking 3 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course covers the study of the preparation, storage, and cooking techniques for beef, pork, lamb, poultry, seafood, and game. Includes moist, dry, and combination heat preparation methods as related to both classical and modern methods of preparation of dishes.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2,
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 1401 Basic Food Preparation 4 Credits (3 Lec, 3 Lab)
This is a study of the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include the Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism.
Prerequisite with concurrency: CHEF 1205
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 1441 American Regional Cuisine 4 Credits (2 Lec, 6 Lab)
This course is a study of the development of regional cuisines in the United States with emphasis on the similarities in production and service systems. Application of skills to develop, organize, and acquire knowledge of recipe strategies and production systems.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 2, Writing level 2,
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 1445 International Cuisine 4 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
This course covers the study of classical cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of international and ethnic cuisines. Topics include similarities between food production systems used in the United States and in other regions of the world.
Course Type: Technical
CHEF 2302 Saucier 3 Credits (2 Lec, 4 Lab)
CHEF 2365 Practicum (or Field Experience) - Culinary Arts/Chef Training 3 Credits (0 Lec, 21 Lab)
This course offers practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College and student. This course offered in conjunction with the Associate of Applied Science Culinary Arts-Chef Training degree.
Prerequisite(s): Departmental Approval required,
Prerequisite with concurrency: CHEF 1205
Course Type: Technical