Covers all the basic culinary skills and techniques to succeed in the industry:

• Introduction to Cooking: kitchen safety, knife skills, measuring tools and conversions, product identification, emulsions, vegetable cookery, egg cookery, stocks and mother sauces
• Advanced Cooking: poultry, red meat, ground meats, pork, fish, seafood, deli foods, salads, baking basics and Latin American foods

Classes in food safety followed by an examination to obtain the ServSafe Food Manager Certification. The ServSafe Food Manager certification is certified by the National Restaurant Association.

Food allergy and gluten-free certificate program covering all the essential information about how to safely serve diners with special dietary needs, such as food allergies, intolerances, sensitivities, and Celiac disease. Upon successful completion, students obtain a certificate that is accredited by ANSI and that is valid for 5 years.

Teaches students culinary vocabulary to effectively communicate and follow instructions in their work environments. Provides access to our own English-learning app!

Prepares students to obtain and retain employment in the food service industry

• Emotional Intelligence & Interpersonal Skills: self-awareness, goal-setting, time management, teamwork, communication, and conflict management
• Professional Skills: career development, work ethic, resumes, job applications, and interviews

160 hours of a paid working and learning experience with a food industry employer in the DC, VA, and MD metropolitan area. Internships can be at restaurants, catering companies, hotels, and other establishments with commercial kitchens. Most students receive an official job offer upon completion of their hours!