Certificate

Culinary Arts I

Program

This two semester certificate program is designed to provide students with career training for entry-level positions in the culinary industry.  The Certificate can also be used as a foundation for completing the Culinary Arts, A.A.S. degree at the Academy of Culinary Arts.

In addition to coursework, students are required to complete 200 hours of documented work experience (Cooperative Education, Internship, Externship or Service-Learning).

For additional program information, please contact the Culinary department at (609) 343-4944.

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:
  • Demonstrate professionalism and exceptional work ethics;
  • Participate in community service activities;
  • Work effectively in teams;
  • Identify environmental and conservation issues related to the culinary industries;
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills appropriate for entry-level positions in the culinary field;
  • Practice life-long learning as it relates to career goals;
  • Compare and contrast traditional and non-traditional career opportunities;
  • Identify industry sanitation standards;
  • Know and apply industry equipment safety standards;
  • Apply basic cooking techniques, correctly interpret recipes and procedures; and apply food safety in product preparations. 
  • Demonstrate effective communication and computation skills.

(CULI-Fall 2022)

General Education Courses

Communication

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Mathematics-Science-Technology

Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Total Credits
30