CUUL 1000 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts (3-2-4)

This course provides an overview of professionalism in culinary arts, culinary career opportunities, chef history, pride, and esprit de corps. It introduces the principles and practices necessary for food, supply, and equipment selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Topics include cuisine; food service organizations; career opportunities; food service styles; basic culinary management techniques; professionalism; culinary work ethics; quality factors; food tests; pricing procedures; cost determination and control; and selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work. Students must pay a $250 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

MATH 0097 with a grade of C* or higher or placement by diagnostic testing