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Home : Academic Programs : TCC Programs : Catering Specialist

Catering Specialist

Program Description
The Catering Specialist certificate program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the catering profession. Learning opportunities develop occupational and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 47

Program Information
Required Age: 16
High School Diploma or GED required: Yes
Minimum Test Scores:

ASSET
38		Reading
35		English
35		Mathematics
N/A		Algebra

COMPASS
70		Reading
23		English
26		Mathematics
N/A		Algebra

Other Conditions for Admission (if any): Yes, current health certificate documenting health including the ability to lift 50 pounds, to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat.

	Course Title		Credit Hours
	CUL 110 Food Srvc Sanitation & Safety		3
	CUL 112 Principles of Cooking		5
	CUL 114 American Regional Cuisine		5
	CUL 121 Baking Principles		5
	CUL 122 Baking Principles II		5
	CUL 127 Banquet Prep and Presentation		4
	CUL 130 Pantry Hors'd oeuvres/Canape's		5
	CUL 132 Garde Manger		5
	CUL 215 Contemporary Cuisine I		5
	CUL 220 Contemporary Cuisine II		5

	Total		47

»The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.