Program Overview

Program Overview

The university program in question is HRTM 2120, Food Production and Service Fundamentals, which is a 3-credit course with a basic overview of food service systems. This includes menu management, purchasing, and production, as well as basic principles of food fabrication and production.

Course Details

The course covers various topics such as:

• Knife skills
• Culinary terminology
• Product identification
• Quality standards
• Nutritional cooking theory
• Application of food preparation techniques It also includes laboratory aspects and demonstrations of basic food production techniques, service styles, practices, and procedures in food service operations, including culinary math.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to demonstrate the following skills and knowledge:

• Use of standard recipes and how to reduce and increase their yields
• Basic culinary knife cuts, basic fabrication, and mise en place
• Basic cookery techniques of dry, moist, and a combination of heat
• Proper plating and garnishing of foods
• Proper personal behaviors required for the safe handling of food
• Identification and proper operation of kitchen equipment
• Passing the ServSafe Exam
• Description of the three forms of food contaminants and preventative measures
• Proper setting of a table for service
• Provision of dining room service with proper etiquette
• Demonstration of safe work habits, identification of safety hazards, and employment of preventative safety measures
• Maintenance of positive relations with fellow students and faculty through teamwork
• Exhibition of appropriate work habits and attitudes, and demonstration of a willingness to compromise
• Demonstration of a positive attitude, conversation skills, personal hygiene, and work attire

Prerequisites and Restrictions

The course has prerequisites, including HRTM 2110, and either HRTM 1130 or FSTE 2110G. Additionally, students who have not completed HRTM 2110 must have proof of a valid ServSafe Food Protection Manager certificate. The course is restricted to the Las Cruces campus only.