Program At a Glance:
- Mount Joy
- Brandon Green
- Tara Zhookhoff
- CIP Code: 12.0508
Core Skills
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PA 100 Safety and Sanitation Procedures
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PA 300 The Food Industry
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PA 400 Purchasing, Receiving, and Storage
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PA 500 Garde Manger (Cold Food Preparation)
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PA 600 Knife Skills
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PA 700 Food Service Tools and Equipment
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PA 800 Standardized Recipes and Measurement
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PA 900 Nutrition
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PA 1000 Breakfast Foods
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PA 1200 Vegetables and Fruits
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PA 1300 Pasta, Grains, Legumes, and Potatoes
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PA 1600 Seasoning and Flavoring
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PA 1700 Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
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PA 1800 Meat, Poultry, and Seafood
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PA 1900 Baking and Pastry Skills
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PA 2000 Menus
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PA 2100 Back of House Operations
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PA 2200 Front of House Operations
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PA 2400 Foodservice Information and Technology
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PA 2500 Additional Hot Foods Preparations
Certifications You’ll Earn
Safety comes first! Students will earn their ServSafe Certification at the beginning of the year to understand all of the kitchen health and safety regulations.
Career Pathways
Chef
Direct and participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. You may also plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Personal Chef
Prepare meals in private homes. Work with clients to coordinate ingredients, menus, and meal service.
Butcher / Meat Cutter
Cut, trim, or prepare consumer-sized portions of meat for use or sale in retail establishments.
Ready to Start?
Submit your online application today.
