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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Culinary Arts and Catering, AAS
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The Culinary Arts and Catering program provides students with entry-level skills in the culinary arts industry. Students receive instruction in cooking and baking, as well as theoretical knowledge that underlines competency in the field. Additional training involves table services, menus, cost controls, storeroom, and stewarding.
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Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to
- Effectively practice basic and advanced technical skills in food preparation and service;
- Explain and apply sanitation guidelines related to food handling;
- Understand usage, storage, nutrition, and identification of product;
- Define and describe classic cooking terminology and methods;
- Gain experience in the proper use and maintenance of professional culinary equipment;
- Employ station organization and line management;
- Demonstrate familiarity with the production, layout, and workflow of professional kitchens and bakeshops;
- Appreciate the history, evolution, and international diversity of culinary arts;
- Illustrate skill in completing various components of front-of-house operations, particularly those related to food and beverage service and customer relations;
- Implement human resource management strategies to increase motivation and productivity;
- Use basic accounting procedures for creating a financial plan or budget, cost controls, and forecasting or projecting sales; and
- Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and the management skills necessary for successfully operating within a food service facility.
Second Semester Total: 17
1M 065~ must be completed as a prerequisite before registering for CULA 220 if required placement test score was not met.
Fourth Semester Total: 12
Total Credits: 65
R Indicates Related Instruction requirement.
*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.
Admission Guidelines
There are three steps to applying to the Culinary Arts and Catering AAS program:
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Apply for admission to FVCC.
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Contact the program advisor, Mandee Johnson, to coordinate math and writing placement testing at mjohnson@fvcc.edu or 406.756.3860.
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Complete an interview with the Culinary Arts and Catering program staff.
This process takes between two and six weeks to complete. The final step, the interview, must be completed by August 1 in order to begin the program the following fall semester.
Scholarships
Upon acceptance to the program, students are eligible to apply for a Windmill Scholarship. See the scholarship application for more details.
Program Information
- Fees for this program are higher than average. Please see the advisor for more details.
- Students must earn a “C-” or higher in every course in order to graduate from this program.
Opportunities after Graduation
- Graduates will work in restaurants, resorts, schools, hotels, and health care facilities. The Flathead Valley offers many job opportunities in the culinary industry.
Advising Information:
For more information about this program, contact an advisor.
Academic Advisor |
Program Advisor |
Mandee Johnson |
Chef Manda Hudak |
LRC 129 |
AT 158 |
(406) 756-3860 |
(406) 756-3932 |
mjohnson@fvcc.edu |
mhudak@fvcc.edu |
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