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Culinary Arts Marketable Skills Achievement Award Culinary Arts Marketable Skills Achievement Award - 176 hours A program that prepares individuals to provide professional chef and related cooking services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Includes instruction in recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking of foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, the management of food supplies and kitchen resources, aesthetics of food presentation, and familiarity or mastery of a wide variety of cuisines and culinary techniques.* Trainees will receive four awards from CBC totaling 17.6 Continuing Education Units and 176 hours of training. What will I learn? CHEF 1001 - Basic Food Preparation - 48 hours Demonstrate skills in knife, tool and equipment handling, and operate equipment safely and correctly; demonstrate proficiency in dry and moist heat cooking methods; produce a variety of food products applying principles of food handling and preparation; implement professional standards in food production. CHEF 1005 - Sanitation & Safety - 32 hours Identify causes of and prevention procedures for food-borne illness, intoxication, and infection; discuss personal hygiene and safe food handling procedures; describe food storage and refrigeration techniques; explain sanitation of dishes, equipment, and kitchens including cleaning material, garbage, and refuse disposal; discuss Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and workplace safety programs. CHEF 1010 - Grande Manger - 64 hours Identify tools and equipment common to the Grande Manger Station; develop fundamental skills in preparation of forcemeats; demonstrate basic skills in charcuterie and aspic development; and demonstrate cold food techniques for presentation. IFWA 1018 - Nutrition -32 hours Identify nutrients and their sources, functions, digestion, and metabolism; explain healthy cooking techniques; analyze and modify recipes for healthier food production; and evaluate and prepare diets and menus in accordance with dietary guidelines and restrictions How long will it take? Completion time will vary depending on whether classes are scheduled for an 8-hour day or a couple hours a week. Schedule will depend on availability of instructor. Students will receive a certificate of completion for each class. How much will it cost? $500.00 CHEF 1001 - Basic Food Preparation - 48 hours $300.00 Chef 1005 - Sanitation & Safety - 32 hours $650.00 Chef 1010 - Garde Manager - 64 hours $300.00 IFWA 1018 - Nutrition - 32 hours Total Program Cost: $1,750.00 Total Hours: 176 What is the job market? The job growth for entry level chef is predicted to increase by 34% between 2010 and 2020 with an average wage of $9.94 per hour and an average annual job opening of 4,185.* *Texas Workforce Commission - Texas Cares Occupation Information – SOC 35-2014 http://www.texascaresonline.com/