Prep Cook Certificate Program

PC51 - 201216

Program Description

The Prep Cook technical certificate of credit provides skills for entry into the food services preparation area as a prep cook. Topics include: food services history, safety and sanitation, purchasing and food control, nutrition and menu development and design, along with the principles of cooking.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall Campus

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety & Sanitation

2

Cooking Option (6)

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

Or

CUUL 1122Foundations of Cooking Princip

3

And

CUUL 1124Foundations of Cooking Techniq

3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

CUUL 1000Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

4

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety & Sanitation

2

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

Total Credit Hours:12

CUUL 1120:- Co-Req: CUUL 1110

Total Credit Hours: 12

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.