Culinary sequences cover basic food safety and sanitation practices, as well as cold and hot food production, baking and pastry and service skills. You also learn how to use commercial equipment and knives. You will learn about nutritional needs, kitchen and meal management, food preparation and time and resource management.
This certificate requires students to pass two national exams, demonstrate foundational skills mastery, and complete 400 mentored work hours.
This certification prepares students to implement scientific food safety practices and create food safety culture to meet regulatory requirements for restaurants and foodservice operations.
This entry-level American Culinary Federation certification validates basic culinary knowledge and skills through written and practical exams demonstrating fundamental cooking techniques.
This certification addresses essential skills for success in culinary arts including restaurants, institutional foodservice, hospitality, catering, and food and beverage operations.
Career & College Promise Dual Enrollment gives eligible North Carolina high school students the opportunity to get a “jump start” and earn college credit toward a two-year or four-year degree at Central Piedmont while still in high school. Tuition free. Click here to learn more.
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