AST Culinary Arts

The Associate in Specialized Technology Culinary Arts program builds on the entry level skills of the Culinary Assistant Diploma program providing more advanced instruction in food service as well as management skills such as menu development, inventory purchasing and inventory control, and personnel supervision. Training is complete once the student is able to independently prepare appetizers, entrees, and desserts in the commercial and institutional kitchen.

Entrance Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate or a high school transcript indicating graduation is required prior to admission.  Successful completion of the Culinary Assistant Diploma program. A grade of 3.0/B or higher in courses:

• CA-010 Careers in Food Service;
• CA-100 Foods I;
• CA-102 Weights & Measures;
• CA-105 Baking I; and 
• A score of 90% or higher on a Qualifying Skills Exam conducted during Term II.
  

Instructional Equipment

Instructional equipment includes, but is not limited to, a flat-top range, overhead broiler, convection oven, steam-jacketed kettle, various audio/visual equipment, and computers.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will be qualified to work in entry-level positions in commercial and institutional kitchens such as Cook, Line Cook, Prep Cook, Banquet Cook, Short-Order Cook, Deli Cook, Fry Cook, Pizza Maker, Caterer, Baker, Dietary Worker and Food Service Worker in schools, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, fast-food outlets, and caterers.

Term I

Term II

Term III

Term IV