Fundamental Foodservice Skills (Culinary)
This program prepares students for success in today’s commercial kitchens, focusing on employability skills and safe, efficient work practices. It lays the groundwork for employment in food service and hospitality positions such as steward, prep cook, pantry cook, fry cook, banquet cook, retail and cafeteria cook, and line cook.
Program Content
This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills. It prepares students for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster, providing technical skill proficiency and competency-based applied learning.
- Certification/Licensure: Certified Food Protection Manager (ServSafe).
- CTSO: Skill USA and/or HOSA provide leadership training and reinforce career and technical skills.
- Articulation: May be available toward credits at Florida public colleges/universities. Speak with a career counselor for more information.
Schedule
- Start Date: August, January
- Start Time: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Program Length: Full-time: 600 hours – approximately 6 months to complete
Occupational Completion Points (OCP)
- OCP A
Course Number: HMV0101
Course: Intro to Food Prep
300 hours - OCP B
Course Number: HMV0102
Course: Cooking Methods and Techniques
300 hours
Location
MTC Main Campus, 6305 State Road 70 East, Bradenton, FL 34203
Tuition, Labs, & Fees
Estimated Tuition, Lab, and Fees (Includes $60.00 Facility and Equipment Use Fee): $4,431.00
- Additional Fees Due Prior To Pre-Admittance:
- Application Fee: $45.00
- Bookstore Textbook(s): $222.00
- Chef Hat: $10.00
- Additional Required Items (Outside Vendor):
- Black oil-resistant non-slip shoes – estimate $50.00
- Uniform (Scrub Club): $64.00
- Estimated Total Cost of Program: $4,822.00
Textbook cost based on Barnes and Noble price estimate and does not include shipping or tax. Free shipping is available two weeks prior to the start of term and the first week of the term. Uniforms may be covered for Pell-eligible students once aid has been applied to all tuition & fee charges. All pre-admission fees are non-refundable and not covered by Financial Aid. Prices are subject to change.
Tuition is $2.92 per hour for Florida residents. Tuition is $11.71 per hour for Non-Florida residents.
Financial Aid
Financial aid available depending on student’s eligibility.
Possible Careers and Outlook
- 35-2021.00 Food Preparation Workers
- 35-2014.00 Cooks, Restaurant
Top Local Employers
- Anna Maria Island Bake House
- Inner Compass Brewing Company
- Publix
Program Facts
- Job Placement Rate: 75%
- Length: 600 hrs (Full-time: 6 months)
- Location: Main Campus
- Delivery: On-Campus Day, Hybrid
- Dual Enrollment: Yes, Hybrid