Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality
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Length 1200 hours Admissions Contact Valerie Santos, School Counselor
santosv@pcsb.org | 727-538-7167 x2017
Course Information Tony DeVincenzo, Instructor
devincenzoa@pcsb.org | 727-538-7167 x2019
Felix Sestayo, Instructor
sestayof@pcsb.org | 727-538-7167 x2141
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Mission: The Pinellas Technical College Culinary Arts Department is committed to offering students an accredited and comprehensive culinary arts program. Through trained professional instructors, multi-media and classroom studies, as well as demonstrational and practical application in the kitchen and bakery, this department will offer the best training for application in today’s market place.
This program prepares the student for the following certification:
Students must complete the ServSafe® course as part of their classroom training, in order to work in the kitchen lab and to be eligible for program completion.
Program N100500 consists of a planned sequence of courses:
Food Preparation - Course HMV0100 (300 hours) – This course includes instruction in the food service industry, food sanitation and kitchen safety, kitchen math, equipment, an introduction to nutrition, reading and following recipes, food science and basic cooking principles, and includes an introduction to the kitchen. All students must become ServSafe® certified in safety and sanitation.
Restaurant Cook - Course HMV0170 (300 hours) – This course includes front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house duties, proper receiving and storage of food, and application of basic nutrition to menus and recipes. Content also includes the study of basic ingredients, and the preparation of fruits and vegetables in stocks, soups, salads and sandwiches, and an introduction to the bakery.
Chef/Head Cook - Course HMV0171 (300 hours) – This course is a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction in the selection, purchasing and preparation of entrée items including meats, fish and poultry. Students will also examine career and advancement opportunities in professional cooking and baking.
Food Service Management - Course HMV0126 (300 hours) – This course includes the study of purchasing, use, and maintenance of all food service equipment and tools; applying advanced cooking and baking techniques in the classroom and kitchen; the study of international and ethnic cuisine; and the application of math and food science skills.
Distance Education: Not available at this time.
Articulation Agreement(s):
- St. Petersburg College Hospitality and Tourism, A.S. Degree
Industry Certification(s): ServSafe® certification
Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: 70%
Minimum Attendance Requirement: 90%
Basic Skills Exit Requirement for Program Completion: Student's competency in computation (mathematics) and communication (reading/language arts) is assessed; required basic skills grade levels are: Computation - 9 and Communication - 9.
Industry Certifications and FL Ready to Work Credentials
The goal of Pinellas Technical College’s career and technical programs is for each student to achieve an industry-recognized credential or professional license. Where certifications or licenses are linked to a career, Pinellas Technical College’s goal is to prepare graduates of that career technical program for the certification or license exam. In some cases, Pinellas Technical College proctors the exams. Specific certification and license requirements are available from Pinellas Technical College school counselors and program instructors. It is an expectation that students will earn the FL Ready to Work Soft Skills credential before graduating. The Digital Skills credential is also highly recommended as all careers use technology, and it now includes Al topics. The Employability Skills credential reviews basic reading and math skills used on the job. These credentials align with our BIGSIX initiative because our students will be able to articulate how professionalism, pride, focus, success, ownership, and excellence look in their chosen industry. https://www.myfloridareadytowork.com