Food and Beverage Operations - Certificate of Proficiency
Area of Study: Hospitality Management
Degree/Certificate: Certificate of Proficiency
Academic School: Business, Legal Professions and Hospitality
Contact the Financial Aid Office regarding certificate eligibility.
This program provides the basic skills and practice needed to start a career in food and beverage operations. This nine month program is designed to assist the student in moving quickly through the basics of food service, restaurant operations, culinary basics, customer service, and then into the work place. Credits earned for this certificate may apply towards Associate of Applied Business Degree in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Restaurant and Food Service Management.
Primary components of the certificate program are:
- Restaurant and Food Service Concentration: develop a core understanding of the fundamentals of restaurant, culinary, and beverage management in hospitality.
- Personal Development: appropriate and effective communication skills with emphasis on multitasking and managing stress levels within a diverse hospitality environment.
- Academic Development: prepares the student for problem solving, decision making, teamwork, and cultural awareness