Service Careers — Hospitality

Gain a successful career in the service industry while also learning valuable job and life skills

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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!

Campus
Employment Opportunities

Lodging facilities, restaurants, country clubs, catering and retail food service establishments.

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

Tuition & Costs

Costs for In-State Adult Students

Costs for Out-of-State Adult Students

At A Glance

Open To

  • High school juniors and seniors

Location

  • Rockwell
    Service Careers Entrance (Zone C)

Total Hours Required

960

Length

  • Part-time only: 2 school years
  • A typical school year includes 9 months of instruction. Program length may vary based on progress rate and/or summer school attendance.

Times

Two sessions: Daytime classes

  • 7:55 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  • Students enroll in either the AM or PM session