Culinary Arts - Modesto Junior College

Culinary Arts from Modesto Junior College is a Campus Certificate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES In addition to demonstrating the abilities listed as General Education Student Learning Outcomes, students who complete the Associate?s Degree in Culinary Arts will be able to: 1. Perform mathematical computations of recipe calculations, scaling, and conversions, as well as basic record keeping relating to the food service industry. 2. Demonstrate proper sanitation procedures and food handling techniques for use in the food service industry. 3. Demonstrate proper use and handling of several types of knives, tools, and equipment for a variety of food products and preparations. 4. Match and select the appropriate ingredients, cooking methods, and preparation techniques to achieve the desired finished product and presentation. 5. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic knowledge of baking fundamentals and techniques to the preparation of desserts, pastries, breads, and other baked goods. 6. Demonstrate cost control procedures for forecasting income, costs, and profitability through operating budgets, food, labor, and other expenses; and for calculating recipe costing and selling price of menu items. 7. Use computer technology for various aspects of management for the food service industry. 8. Use the critical thinking skills necessary for planning and organization of a station, production management, and assessing and correcting problems within food production View more details on Modesto Junior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.