This course is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. Students learn the importance of the faculty-student and advisor-advisee relationship, develop time management techniques, apply effective study skill techniques, recognize the implications of living in a diverse society, utilize college resources, and explore career and transfer requirements. Collaborative projects are included. Students matriculated in a degree program must take this course in their first term of study.

This course introduces the fundamentals of commercial food preparation, with an emphasis on the use and care of tools and equipment, basic knife skills, and mise en place. Topics include areas of food preparation such as weights, measures, portions, and conversions as well as an introduction to commercial kitchen cleaning. Emphasis is placed on operating in a safe and sanitary manner. Corequisite: FS150 Safety and Sanitation

This course introduces the bakery shop preparation of cakes, cookies, muffins, sweet rolls, and breads, including the mixing of ingredients and shaping of dough. It covers the ingredients used in the preparation of baked goods, and the tools and equipment used in the bakery shop. Corequisite: FS150 Safety & Sanitation.

This course is an introduction to the correct and hygienic procedures for food handling. General kitchen and bakery safety, pest management, and crisis management are discussed. Proper clothing, personal hygiene and fire safety regulations, as well as state and federal laws pertaining to the hospitality industry are stressed. This course includes a certification exam provided by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.

This course reviews the fundamental computation skills required for accurate food service preparation, operation and management. Topics covered include operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, weights and measures, recipe menu pricing, inventories, food costs, basic break-even analysis, financial statement content, and employee related expenses.

This course provides an overview of the organizational structure of hotels, restaurants, and clubs from a management perspective. Topics include analysis of the hospitality industry, career opportunities, management theory, practical management techniques, and social responsibility of the industry.

In this course, students study the needs of the human body and how nutrients and vitamins affect it. They research how food choices influence physical health and mood and how these choices in the food service and related industries can be used to promote a healthy lifestyle. Students learn information about nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fat, vitamins, water, and minerals) and their role in various diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis.

This course emphasizes commercial baking skills as they are developed and practiced. Danish pastry, puff pastry, sponge dough, yeast breads, tarts, choux pastry, and holiday specialties are prepared. Proper uniform is required. Prerequisite: FS121 Baking 1.

This course provides practical experience in the science of advanced bread baking. Use of different flours, ingredients, and dough processing using technical evaluation of the results is emphasized. Traditional approaches from around the world including artisan, whole grain, rye, sourdough, and laminated breads, as well as American and European baking practices are included. Proper uniform is required. Prerequisite: FS121 Baking 1 and FS150 Safety & Sanitation.

This course introduces the purchasing function in food service organizations. Emphasis is placed on the methods of controlling costs while maintaining strict quality and quantity standards through the effective purchasing of goods and services. Included is the concept of specification development as it applies to the products and services used in the hospitality industry. Purchasing requirements for equipment, furniture, supplies, perishable foods, groceries, and convenience foods are covered.

This course introduces principles and techniques of table service. Emphasis is placed on table setting, buffet services, the various job categories in the dining room, different styles of service, and dining room arrangement and supplies. Students have an opportunity to work in each dining room position.

This course emphasizes the preparation of simple to complex filled and unfilled cakes and classical tortes. Topics include developing flavors, mixing methods, fillings, icings, custards, decorating, mousses, and glazing techniques. This course also covers commercial kitchen cleaning and builds understanding for clean facilities. Prerequisite: FS121 Baking 1

Students continue to develop their knowledge in a bakeshop setting where they participate in back-of-house operational responsibilities. Students develop more of their practical baking skills with a focus on preparation and service of a la carte menu items with an emphasis on menu costing, cost controls, proper food storage and creating daily specials. Emphasis is placed on working cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment to provide guests with an exemplary experience. This course also covers commercial kitchen cleaning and builds understanding for clean facilities. Prerequisite – FS205 Baking 2

This course provides a foundation in marketing, planning, segmentation, and positioning food items within a specific demographic. Food marketing tools such as menu pricing, advertising, sales promotion, merchandising, personal selling, and external advertising media are explored.

This course provides the knowledge to design and organize a food service facility. Typical furniture and equipment organization with respect to space allocation in the facility are addressed. Topics include equipment purchasing, facilities engineering, and energy practices.

This course provides an overview of supervisory management skills for the hospitality industry. Topics include planning, organizing, coordinating, staffing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and leading. The development of technical, human relations, and conceptual skills is emphasized.

This course is a continuation of FS205 Baking 2, covering preparation and presentation of individual hot and cold plated desserts, using a variety of traditional and modern plating techniques. Plate design, station organization, flavor, textural components, and portion control are emphasized. This course covers commercial kitchen cleaning and builds understanding for clean facilities. Prerequisite: FS205 Baking 2

Students continue to develop their knowledge in a bakeshop setting where they participate in back-of-house operational responsibilities. Students develop more of their practical baking skills with a focus on preparation and service of a la carte menu items with an emphasis on menu costing, cost controls, proper food storage and creating daily specials. Emphasis is placed on working cooperatively and collaboratively in a team environment to provide guests with an exemplary experience. This course also covers commercial kitchen cleaning and builds understanding for clean facilities. Prerequisite: FS209 Bakeshop Operations 1

This course allows students to study future trends in the hospitality industry. Topics may include food trucks, Ghost Kitchens, farm to table, technology in food service, and sustainable agriculture or others based on trends in the culinary industry. Students work with local businesses to see these in practice. This course gives students the information they need to succeed in the ever-changing world of food service. Prerequisite: FS153 Culinary Fundamentals 2

This course provides an overview of the alcoholic beverage industry, focusing on history and classification according to the characteristics of spirits, wines, and beer. Topics include mixology, lounge service, beverage control, and legal issues.

Food Service Internship is a course designed to provide the student with on-the-job food service experience. The course allows the student to gain supervised practical experience working in a food service setting relating to the students’ area of interest. In addition to the minimum of 150 hours of field experience for this course, participation in a weekly seminar is required as a forum to discuss work related situations and problems.

Prerequisite: Matriculated in a Hospitality-related program, 2.5 grade point average, and 42 semester hours of earned credit OR permission of the Instructor