Lodging facilities, restaurants, country clubs, catering and retail food service establishments.
Service Careers — Hospitality
Gain a successful career in the service industry while also learning valuable job and life skills
About this Program
Service Careers students in the Hospitality program learn more than just the skills it takes to land a job. They also are taught personal life skills and employability skills, such as job readiness and independent living.
Students learn how to work as a culinary assistant. The program provides them with technical training and experience in a variety of service occupations through the HospitAbilities curriculum.
The list of skills students develop in this program includes decision making under pressure, working both independently and in a team, and how to maintain focus in a high-activity environment.
Come learn how to succeed in a valuable profession and discover the possibilities available to you in the service industry!
Service Careers — Hospitality Majors
Culinary Assistant Entry Level
About this Major
Jobs typically require prolonged standing while working. The work environment often consists of high-temperatures due to the use of gas and electric cooking equipment as well as other commercial food preparation equipment. Success in this career is defined by the ability to make decisions, work independently and as part of a team, and maintain composure while under pressure. You should also have basic reading and math skills.
Licensures / Certifications
Students have the opportunity to take online assessments and receive the ServSafe Food Handler, Hospitabilities Certification, and/or the Food Allergen Certification.
Courses
- Sanitation and Safety Level 1 30 hours
- Using Food Service Equipment, Knives & Smallware Level 1 40 hours
- Culinary Basics Level 1 75 hours
- Culinary Applications Level 1 95 hours
- Breads Level 1 30 hours
- Desserts Level 1 55 hours
- Working in a Restaurant Level 1 30 hours
- Sanitation and Safety Level 2 15 hours
- Using Food Service Equipment, Knives & Smallware Level 2 30 hours
- Culinary Basics Level 2 95 hours
- Culinary Applications Level 2 100 hours
- Breads Level 2 41 hours
- Desserts Level 2 50 hours
- Working in a Restaurant Level 2 30 hours
- Job Readiness 96 hours
- Independent Living Skills 96 hours
- Industry Certification 52 hours