2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Catering Specialist, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta Campus

Entrance Dates Fall and Spring
Length of Program: Three Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 27

Program Description: The Catering Specialist technical certificate of credit (TCC) program is a series of courses that prepares students for the catering profession. Emphasis is placed upon a combination of culinary theory and practical application for successful employment.

Employment Opportunities: Under general supervision of the Food Service Director, the Catering Specialist graduate will be employable at various levels in the catering profession. Responsibilities may include planning, ordering, preparing foods, developing recipes, as well as delivery and set-up of orders.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses

CHEF 1110CULINARY SAFETY AND SANITATION

3

CHEF 1150 INTRODUCTION TO NUTRITION AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

3

CHEF 1530FUNDAMENTALS OF RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

5

CHEF 2010GARDE MANGER

4

CHEF 2030CONTEMPORARY CUISINE

4

Principles of Cooking Option

CHEF 1120PRINCIPLES OF COOKING

6

OR

CHEF 1122FOUND OF COOKING PRINCIPLES

3

AND

CHEF 1124FOUND OF COOKING TECHNIQUES

3