Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete all institutional, academic, and apprenticeship requirements graduate with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for professional success in the culinary industry. Through the program's apprenticeship model, students gain extensive on-the-job learning and related technical instruction aligned with the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) Occupational Code 35-2014.00 (Cooks, Restaurant), developing proficiency in sanitation and food safety, product and equipment identification, food preparation, production, and culinary execution. Graduates of the Culinarian Certificate Program earn a certificate and are prepared for entry-level culinary careers while establishing a foundation for continued education. Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree build upon these technical competencies through coursework that strengthens critical thinking, ethical reasoning, social responsibility, communication skills, quantitative literacy, and appreciation of the humanities and fine arts.
Upon satisfactory completion of program requirements, students may qualify for a U.S. DOL Certificate of Completion (USA ONLY) and become eligible to pursue professional certification conferred through the American Culinary Federation (ACF), including certification at the Certified Sous Chef (CSC) for the AAS program and the Certified Culinarian (CC) for the Culinarian program, supporting continued professional development and lifelong learning within the culinary profession.
The apprenticeship culinary arts programs utilize the U.S. DOL registered guidelines aligned with the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Apprentice department’s standards, enhanced with our unique course offerings, the student is fully engaged in a “learn while you earn” environment. Over seven globally recognized certifications are built into the program to measure student progress and produce a graduate that is ready to launch their career.
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Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete all institutional, academic, and apprenticeship requirements graduate with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary for professional success in the culinary industry. Through the program's apprenticeship model, students gain extensive on-the-job learning and related technical instruction aligned with the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) Occupational Code 35-2014.00 (Cooks, Restaurant), developing proficiency in sanitation and food safety, product and equipment identification, food preparation, production, and culinary execution. Graduates of the Culinarian Certificate Program earn a certificate and are prepared for entry-level culinary careers while establishing a foundation for continued education. Students completing the Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts degree build upon these technical competencies through coursework that strengthens critical thinking, ethical reasoning, social responsibility, communication skills, quantitative literacy, and appreciation of the humanities and fine arts.
Upon satisfactory completion of program requirements, students may qualify for a U.S. DOL Certificate of Completion (USA ONLY) and become eligible to pursue professional certification conferred through the American Culinary Federation (ACF), including certification at the Certified Sous Chef (CSC) for the AAS program and the Certified Culinarian (CC) for the Culinarian program, supporting continued professional development and lifelong learning within the culinary profession.
The apprenticeship culinary arts programs utilize the U.S. DOL registered guidelines aligned with the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation’s Apprentice department’s standards, enhanced with our unique course offerings, the student is fully engaged in a “learn while you earn” environment. Over seven globally recognized certifications are built into the program to measure student progress and produce a graduate that is ready to launch their career.
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