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Culinary Arts | Food Preparation | Food Service
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Culinary Arts II Proficiency Certificate

About This Certificate

Get a start in the city's growing hospitality industry with our Culinary Arts Proficiency Certificate program. You'll learn about food preparation, baking, menu planning, food safety and other skills required for possible entry-level employment as a cook within the food industry. In addition, you will have access to experienced faculty who will provide hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art culinary kitchens and classrooms. Upon completion, the courses may be applied to the Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science degree.


Quick Information

  • Program Duration: Short-Term
  • Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
  • Total Credit Hours: 17

Course Sequence

Course Number Credits Advisory Notes
CULA 210 - American Cuisine 4 credits Take with CULA 211
CULA 211 - International Cuisine 4 credits Take with CULA 210
CULA 161 - Food Service Safety & Sanitation 2 credits
CULA 220 - Culinary Arts Work Experience I 4 credits
CULA 271 - Food & Beverage Revenue Management 3 credits

Launch Your Career in Culinary Arts

  • Baker – est. salary: $24,942
  • Butchers and Meat Cutters – est. salary: $43,662
  • Food Preparation Worker – est. salary: $24,583*
  • Chefs and Head Cook – est. salary: $59,732
  • Waiter or Waitress – est. salary: $25,644

Career Outlook

  • Median Salary of a Food Preparation Worker: $24,583
  • Number of Jobs in the Region: 260
  • 10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Food Preparation Worker: +16.01%

Featured Career

Food Preparation Worker

Perform a variety of food preparation duties other than cooking, such as preparing cold foods and shellfish, slicing meat, and brewing coffee or tea.


  • Starting Pay: $24,583

Typical Tasks

  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
  • Portion and wrap the food, or place it directly on plates for service to patrons.
  • Prepare a variety of foods, such as meats, vegetables, or desserts, according to customers' orders or supervisors' instructions, following approved procedures.
  • Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.

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