Culinary Training Certificate

Pathway:

Culinary Training

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

HIA.CUL.CERT (C420A)

Total Program Credits: 30

This program, offered in conjunction with the Chefs of Cuisine Association of Chicago, is designed for individuals interested in becoming cooks and chefs. The strength of this program lies in required, on-the-job training combined with required academic courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Culinary Training Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply safety and sanitation skills in laboratories.
2. Operate professional kitchen equipment properly.
3. Identify Ingredients.
4. Calculate food cost, selling price, labor cost and recipes.
5. Create menus for restaurants and catering venues.

(Reviewed Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
HIA 100 ◊ Culinary Mathematics	Core Course	2
HIA 101 # Knife Skills	Core Course	2
HIA 110 ◊ Introduction to the Hospitality Industry	Core Course	3
HIA 115 ◊ Food Sanitation & Safety	Core Course	2
HIA 128 # ◊ Introduction to Baking and Pastry	Core Course	3
HIA 130 ◊ # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	15
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
HIA 132 ◊ Nutrition	Core Course	2
HIA 133 ◊ Menu Writing	Core Course	2
HIA 150 ◊ Food Preparation Essentials & Theory	Core Course	3
HIA 255 ◊ # Culinary Arts-Garde Manger	Core Course	3
HIA 260 ◊ # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation II	Core Course	3
HIA 295 ◊ # Cooperative Work Experience	Core Course	2
	Total Semester Credits:	15
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

See HIA course descriptions.

Chairperson: Denise Smith-Gaborite, Ext. 3869, email: [e-mail]

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)