Culinary: Production Cook I Certificate

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The Production Cook I Certificate of Occupational Proficiency is designed to help entry level cooks develop, and verify, the culinary skills they need to succeed in the industry. The certificate coursework covers skills needed by cooks for the common entry level jobs in the professional kitchen; including positions such as prep cook, breakfast cook and pantry cook.

This certificate may be earned in as few as two semesters but the coursework may be spread out over several years to accommodate the student’s work schedule. The certificate is designed so that it may be completed on its own, or it may be used to fulfill the requirements of the AAS Culinary Arts Degree . Note: Students that complete the requirements for the AAS Culinary Arts degree will also earn the Production Cook I Certificate of Occupational Proficiency.

The Production Cook I Certificate of Occupational Proficiency is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Summit (Breckenridge/Dillon), Steamboat Springs, and Vail Valley at Edwards.

Program Requirements

15 Credits

Select 3 credits from the following options:
CUA 1003 - Intro to Sanitation and Production ServSafe 3.0 Credits
OR
CUA 1001 - Food Safety and Sanitation 2.0 Credits
AND
CUA 1021 - Introduction to Food Production Principles and Practices 1.0 Credits
Complete the following courses:
CUA 1022 - Introduction to Stocks, Soups, & Sauces 1.0 Credits
CUA 1023 - Introduction to Garde Manger 1.0 Credits
CUA 1018 - Vegetable Preparation 1.0 Credits
CUA 1028 - Breakfast Preparation & Cookery 1.0 Credits
CUA 1026 - Intermediate Soups and Sauces 1.0 Credits
CUA 1031 - Starches, Pastas, Casseroles, & Grains 1.0 Credits
CUA 1038 - Food and Beverage Service 2.0 Credits
CUA 1056 - Nutrition for the Hospitality Professional 3.0 Credits
CUA 2051 - Advanced Garde Manger: Hors D’Oeuvres 1.0 Credits

Minimum Hours Required

Minimum Credit Hours Required (15)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (337.5-345))

Note:

◆ State Guaranteed Transfer Course

✽ Applies to CMC AA/AS/AGS Degrees

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (video-conferencing, hybrid, or online).

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