Workforce Certificate

Culinary Operations (5740)

The Culinary Operations program prepares you for employement in food and beverage preparation, kitchen and dining room assistance, as well as assistance to bakers and cooks. You’ll learn sanitation and safety, proper receiving and storage of goods, care of facilities and equipment as well as responsibilities and skills in the dining room service area. You will be provided instruction in the preparation of salads and dressings, soups and sauces, starches and entrees, baked goods and desserts.

The program provides completion points if you want to focus on one area. Or, after completing this program, you can continue your education for an associate in science degree in restaurant or culinary management. You may be required to enroll in basic skills training. This will be determined by your scores on the state mandated Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). You should be advised by a counselor or program chairperson prior to enrolling. For information call 904.766.5572.

Cost
Estimated tuition is $2,000 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs (textbooks, fees, materials).

Curriculum

Professional Courses		Contact Hours	Workforce Credits
*VPI 0100	Basic Reading Skills
*VPI 0200	Basic Mathematical Skills
*VPI 0300	Basic Language Skills
FSS 0252	Food Preparation Worker I	150	5.0
or   **FSS 0261	Mess Specialist I	(100)	(3.5)
and   **FSS 0262	Mess Specialist II	(50)	(1.5)
FSS 0253	Food Preparation Worker II	150	5.0
FSS 0254	Food Preparation Worker III	150	5.0
FSS 0255	Food Preparation Worker IV	150	5.0
FSS 0256	Food Preparation Worker V	150	5.0
FSS 0257	Food Service and Restaurant Manager I	150	5.0
FSS 0258	Food Service and Restaurant Manager II	150	5.0
	Total Contact Hours	1,050	35.0

*Students who have satisfactory test scores are not required to take these courses.
**These courses provide transistion for the Navy Homeport Training. See advisor prior to registration.