What can you do with this certificate?
The Culinary Arts Certificate is designed to prepare you for a creative and excitingfood service career working in restaurants, resorts, catering, hospitals, schools, and cruise ships.
What will you learn in this program?
In this program, you will develop creative skills in food preparation and presentation. You will also explore otherareas of study that include menu planning, nutrition, personnel supervision, and sanitation. Dynamic industry experience is also incorporated into the academic training.
What kinds of classes can you look forward to in this program?
Production Kitchen I
In this lab course, you will learn skills and techniques in the production of various hot foods such as meats, fish, poultry, stocks, sauces, soups, vegetables, pasta, and other side dishes.
Production Kitchen II,
In this lab course, you will learn skills and techniques in the production of various baked goods such as yeast breads, quick breads, pate a choux, puff pastry, cakes,pies, cookies, pastry cream, and dessert sauces.
Garde Manger/Dining Room
This lab course is designed to teach you the skills and techniques needed in the productions of both cold and hot foods, such as appetizers, salads, terrines, galantines, pates, sandwiches, sausages, and food carvings. You will also practice table setting and table service.
How long will it take you to complete this certificate?
Taking classes full-time, you can complete this 25-credit certificate in two semesters. Each fall semester, students begin with the academic classes and continue in the spring semester with the hands-on training.
What classes do you need to fulfill the requirements?
For a current checklist of the courses required for this program, go online to http://www.azwestern.edu/learning_services/degrees_and_certificates/program_check_sheets.html or contact a counselor by calling the Counseling Office at (928) 344-7624. A counselor is available to meet with you about your educational goals.
Who can you call to find out more information about the program?
To receive more information about this certificate or its requirements, please call the Program Coordinator at (928) 344-7779.
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