0121 Culinary Arts/Catering: Diploma
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The hospitality industry offers many opportunities for employment and as a result learning experiences are varied. The program provides students with instruction in food preparation, production and service in the classroom and in on campus labs. This program is designed to lead directly to employment. The complete program is available only at the Harrisburg Campus; some required courses are available at Lancaster, Lebanon and Gettysburg Campuses and at other sites.
Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Contact the program coordinator for specific program entry requirements. |
| Job opportunities include positions as cooks in restaurants, institutions, and cafeterias; food preparation workers and servers; catering cooks and servers; personal chef; and managing or owning a small food service or catering business. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Plan and prepare a complete meal by following standardized recipes
- Fabricate meat portions from primal cuts of meats, whole poultry and fish
- Produce a wide variety of baked goods, pastry and confections
- Demonstrate decorative skills, including garnishing and cake decorating
- Understand management techniques
- Begin a small catering or restaurant business or become a personal chef
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