2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Food Purchasing, CP


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The certificate of proficiency program provides basic sanitation and skills training to prepare them for entry-level employment in the food service industry in relationship to purchasing and inventory. Graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate proper sanitation skills, purchasing and inventory procedures and basic math skills related to purchasing and inventory.

Possible Positions for Certificate of Proficiency in Food Purchasing and Inventory in Arkansas

Expeditor/Working the Pass • Salad Chef • Management Trainee

*This is not a comprehensive list of positions you will be qualified to apply for upon completion of the program.

Certifications available:

Certified Culinarian® (CC®)

Credentials offered:

NRA ServSafe Certification, Food

Learning Objectives for Certificate of Proficiency in Food Purchasing and Inventory:
Department/ Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop skills in knife, tool, and equipment handling safely and correctly.
    • Identify and produce a variety of knife cuts.
    • Identify and operate equipment used in a professional kitchen.
    • Identify and utilize specialty tools used in a professional kitchen.
  2. Perform Basic Fabrication tasks with meat, poultry, seafood, and variety meats.
  3. Identify and use herb, spices, oils and vinegar, condiments, marinades, and rubs.

Concentration: Culinary Arts

  • Identify principles of menu and food service facility layout and design.
  • Understand where food comes from, differences in growing practices and how to prepare a seasonal menu.
  • Demonstrate and discuss the differences in cuisines and ingredients used around the world.
  • Prepare regional, international, and classical cuisine dishes and demonstrate an understanding of how they are utilized in the contemporary food service industry.
  • Develop skills integral to success in the food industry including speed, stamina, dexterity, and timing.

Food Purchasing Core


Complete all (12 Hours)

Total 12 Credit Hours


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