AST Culinary Arts

The Associate in Specialized Technology Culinary Arts program builds on the entry level skills of the Culinary Assistant Diploma program providing more advanced instruction in food service as well as management skills such as menu development, inventory purchasing and inventory control, and personnel supervision. Training is complete once the student is able to independently prepare appetizers, entrees, and desserts in the commercial and institutional kitchen.

Course Requirements

1,800 hours, 4 terms, 16 months
Maximum class size: 30

For descriptions of each course needed to complete this program:

Course Descriptions

Entrance Requirements needed prior to admission

High school diploma
GED certificate; or
High school transcript indicating graduation
Successful completion of the Culinary Assistant Diploma program. A grade of 3.0/B or higher in courses:
- CA-010 Careers in Food Service;
- CA-100 Foods I;
- CA-102 Weights & Measures;
- CA-105 Baking I; and
- A score of 90% or higher on a Qualifying Skills Exam conducted during Term II.

Instructional Equipment

Includes, but is not limited to:

Flat-top range
Overhead broiler
Convection oven
Steam-jacketed kettle
Various audio/visual equipment
Computers

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will be qualified for entry-level employment in positions such as:

Cook
Line Cook
Prep Cook
Banquet Cook
Short-Order Cook
Deli Cook
Fry Cook
Pizza Maker
Caterer
Baker
Dietary Worker and Food Service Worker in schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, fast-food outlets
Caterers

Term I

Course Code	Course Description	Credits
CA-060	Intro to Prep & Service of Food	3
CA-101	Tools and Stationary Equipment	3
CA-113	Culinary Nutrition	3
CA-135	Food Sanitation and Safety	3
CA-205	Table Service	3
CA-020	Career Prep: Self Awareness	3
Term Total: 18

Term II

Course Code	Course Description	Credits
CA-010	Careers in Food Service	3
CA-100	Foods I	3
CA-102	Weights & Measurements / Recipe Conversions	3
CA-105	Baking I	3
BE-11	Microsoft Office Suite	3
CA-107	Career Prep: Soft Skills	3
Term Total: 18

Term III

Course Code	Course Description	Credits
CA-119	Food Service Math	3
CA-125	Technical Communications for Food Service	3
CA-200	Foods II	5
CA-206	Supervisory Management	3
BE-52	Customer Service	3
CA-207	Career Prep: Employment Readiness	3
Term Total: 18

Term IV

Course Code	Course Description	Credits
CA-204	Marketing and Menu Writing	3
CA-208	Baking II	5
CA-209	Cooking Practicum	3
CA-300	Foods III	3
Term Total: 14 Program Total: 68