Culinary Arts

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

The Culinary Arts Short Certificate is a 28-credit-hour program providing foundational culinary training. Students learn from American Culinary Federation-certified Chefs through hands-on kitchen training. Coursework includes Orientation to the Hospitality Industry, Basic Food Preparation Theory, Advanced Food Preparation, Sanitation and Safety, Basic Food Preparation Lab, Culinary Terminology, Beverage & Dining Management, and Foundations of Baking.

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

HSM 111Orientation to the Hospitality Profession

3 cr

CUA 110Basic Food Preparation

3 cr

CUA 115Advanced Food Preparation

3 cr

CUA 116Sanitation, Safety, and Food Service

3 cr

CUA 120Basic Food Preparation Lab

2 cr

CUA 180Special Topics Culinary Terminology

1 cr

CUA 182Special Topics: Beverage & Dining Mgt

3 cr

CUA 204Foundations of Baking

3 cr

Program Details

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Culinary Arts

Lawson State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Credits

28 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingMonitoringTime ManagementActive ListeningService OrientationCritical ThinkingManagement of Personnel ResourcesCoordinationInstructingReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Food ProductionEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementProduction and Processing

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionManual DexterityProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingArm-Hand SteadinessSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityPerceptual SpeedSelective AttentionTime SharingTrunk StrengthFinger DexterityDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionFluency of IdeasInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers
Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment, work surfaces, and serving areas, to en
Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons.
Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
Check and log refrigerator, freezer, and cooler temperatures.
Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.
Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.
Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareInventory management softwareSpreadsheet softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareCompliance softwareOffice suite softwareComputer based training softwareVideo creation and editing softwareHuman resources softwareAccounting softwarePoint of sale POS software

Tools

BlendersBoning knivesCharbroilersChefs' knivesCimeter knivesCommercial microwave ovensConvection ovensConveyor ovensFilet knivesFood slicing machinesFood steamersFryersGas grillsGriddlesGrindersBelt conveyorsBread slicersBrick ovensCappuccino machinesChoppersCoffee brewing machinesCoffee grindersCombination slicers/electronic portion scalesCommercial cooking ovensCommercial dishwashersCommercial rangesCommercial stand mixersBarcode scannersCard readersCash registers

Work Values

SupportRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Knife skills (dice, mince, julienne) — execute to spec on prep-station produce.
Mise en place — set up to a sous chef's checklist before service on an assigned station.
Recipe cards and standardized ratios — follow accurately under direct supervision on the line.
Food-safety practices (hand wash, glove change, temp logs) — apply consistently in the kitchen.
Cooking temperatures and HACCP standards — verify with a thermometer on simple proteins.
Station cleaning and sanitization — perform to spec on opening, closing, and changeover.
Basic stocks and sauces — make from a recipe with a senior cook checking the result.
Line tickets and call-outs — read correctly during a moderate-volume service.
Common allergens and cross-contact risks — identify and flag to the lead cook.
Walk-in and dry-storage labels and rotation (FIFO) — maintain on assigned shelves.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

ORI 101Orientation

1 cr

HSM 111Orientation to the Hospitality Profession

3 cr

CUA 110Basic Food Preparation

3 cr

CUA 115Advanced Food Preparation

3 cr

CUA 116Sanitation, Safety, and Food Service

3 cr

CUA 120Basic Food Preparation Lab

2 cr

CUA 180Special Topics Culinary Terminology

1 cr

CUA 182Special Topics: Beverage & Dining Mgt

3 cr

CUA 204Foundations of Baking

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

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