Focus on front-of-house restaurant operations and dining service, management and equity issues, restaurant trends, and cost controls. A key component of the course is intensive hands-on training in our fine dining restaurant.
Focuses on the fabrication of beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, and fish; proper cuts and their uses; and recognition of the quality of meat and cooking methods used for various cuts of meats. Also learn about purchasing specifications and ordering terms.
An introduction to the history of wine, major wine regions, and production of grapes along with basic techniques of sensory evaluation of wines, with emphasis on the major grape varieties and their varying Old and New World expressions. Students must be 21 or older in order to practice tasting techniques essential to both palate development and to have the meaning of the terms used in describing wine come alive.
Pastry and baking production skills through extensive hands-on practice complemented by a combination of lectures and demonstrations. Working in a professional kitchen environment at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, students prepare an impressive and varied assortment of breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, tarts and fine-dining plated desserts, honing organizational skills, accuracy, and speed while adhering to sanitation and safety protocols.
Pastry and baking production skills through extensive hands-on practice complemented by a combination of lectures and demonstrations. Working in a professional kitchen environment at °®¶¹´«Ã½ College, students prepare an impressive and varied assortment of breads, breakfast pastries, cookies, cakes, pies, tarts and fine-dining plated desserts, honing organizational skills, accuracy, and speed while adhering to sanitation and safety protocols.
Introductory commercial food preparation for professional kitchens through a combination of extensive hands-on practice, lecture and demonstrations. Focus on preparation of multicultural breakfast foods, salads, and sandwiches while taking into account sanitation, sustainability, waste reduction, and seasonality.
Introductory commercial food preparation for professional kitchens through a combination of extensive hands-on practice, lecture and demonstrations. Focus on preparation of multicultural breakfast foods, salads, and sandwiches while taking into account sanitation, sustainability, waste reduction, and seasonality.
A comprehensive examination of the hospitality industry, including lodging, restaurants, recreation, meeting, conventions, special events and the travel and tourism sectors. Emphasis on organizational structures, departments, job classifications, and career paths within each sector. Lecture and discussions are enhanced by industry guest speakers.
An advanced culinary course that explores the authentic cuisine of Oaxaca, Mexico. History and use of indigenous ingredients, local cooking methods, techniques, and terminology related to Oaxacan cuisine through instructor-led demonstrations, hands-on cooking experience and market visits.
A comprehensive examination of the hospitality industry, including lodging, restaurants, recreation, meeting, conventions, special events and the travel and tourism sectors. Emphasis on organizational structures, departments, job classifications, and career paths within each sector. Lecture and discussions are enhanced by industry guest speakers.