Food Service Management

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 030
• REA 090

Culinary Arts continues to be one of the fastest growing career fields in the world. The culinary profession is a field different from most others, as it demands unusual circumstances and lengthy hours. The traits necessary to become a Culinarian are dedication, endurance and ambition. Upon completion, the student will be able to work in a professional establishment as a second cook or station supervisor.

Students entering this course of study will be required to have completed, or demonstrated proficiency equivalent to the completion of ENG 060; MAT 030, and REA 090. Students must see a faculty advisor before registering for this program.

The AAS Degree Program focuses on the aspect of management in a professional food service operation. Students will be trained in the following areas of study; basic food prep, sanitation, cost controls, purchasing, legal aspects, nutrition, catering, beverages management, and supervision skills.  Students will also be required to complete an on the job internship prior to graduation.

Students may also take the national examinations by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation throughout the degree.  Students that complete and pass the required exams will be eligible to receive the Manage First Professional Credential with the documentation of 800 hours industry related training.

Students entering this course of study will be required to have completed, or demonstrated proficiency equivalent to the completion of ENG 060; MAT 030, and REA 090. Students must see a faculty advisor before registering for this program.

General Education Courses

BUS 115  Introduction to Business   3
CIS 118  Introduction to PC Applications    3
or    
CSC 105  Computer Literacy  (3)
ENG 115  Technical English and Communication    3
MAT 112  Financial Mathematics    3
PSY 100  Psychology of Workplace Relationships   3
    15

Additional required courses

CUA 101 Food Safety and Sanitation   2
CUA 105  Food Service Concepts and Management Skills    3
CUA 116 Catering, Buffets, and Tableside Cooking   3
CUA 120 Wines and Spirits   2
CUA 125 Introduction to Foods   4
CUA 156 Nutrition for the Hospitality Professional   3
CUA 157  Menu Planning   3
CUA 190 Dining Room Management    4
CUA 255 Supervision in the Hospitality Industry   3
CUA 256  Marketing in the Hospitality Industry   3
CUA 261 Cost Controls   3
CUA 262  Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry   3
CUA 263 Legal Aspects of the Hospitality Management   3
CUA 281  Internship   4
    43
  Total Credit Hours 61

Certificate

This program is designed for students who seek employment as supervisor in foodservice management. Students will learn skills and understanding in cost controls, employee management, marketing, sanitation standards, basic nutrition, menu development, establishment concepts, customer and business legalities, catering, wine selection, basic cooking, and purchasing. Examinations will be given throughout the program. Please contact a faculty advisor before registering for this program.

CUA 101  Food Safety and Sanitation   2
CUA 105  Food Service Concepts & Management Skills    3
CUA 116  Catering, Buffets, and Tableside Cooking    3
CUA 120  Wine & Spirits    2
CUA 125  Introduction to Foods    4
CUA 156  Marketing in the Hospitality Industry    3
CUA 190  Dining Room Management    4
CUA 256  Marketing in the Hospitality Industry    3
CUA 261  Cost Controls    3
CUA 262  Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry    3
CUA 263  Legal Aspects of Hospitality Management   3
  Total Credit Hours  33