Culinary Arts Certificate I

Program Description

The Culinary Arts Certificate I Program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in a variety of food service settings within the hospitality industry. The general education prerequisites are designed to encourage students to develop critical and creative thinking, computation skills, and basic technical skills utilized in the culinary industry.

The unique condensed curriculum is offered in the off-season months of Oct/Nov and Apr/May, and is intended to provide practical skills that are essential for a successful career in the culinary industry. The extensive seasonal internship provided by Jackson resorts in the winter months is designed to offer training in resort kitchens in order to provide career paths for graduates.

Applicants must meet the general admission requirements of Central Wyoming College. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the culinary arts program; application to the program is a separate objective process. Admission for all students is dependent upon available space and resources. The application deadline is March 1 of each year for admission in the fall semester.

To be a successful employee of the culinary arts/hospitality industry, an individual must have a passion for cooking, be dependable, possess an aptitude for servicing guests, and enjoy working in a team environment. An individual choosing a career in the culinary/hospitality industry must display a positive attitude toward the profession and customers, possess excellent physical and mental stamina, and be dedicated to quality. (Wyoming Works Eligible)

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)/ORAL (in program)
MATH/APPM/LSCI (in program)
UNST 1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

BADM 1005Business Math I

3 credits

OR

MATH 1000Problem Solving

3 credits

 

BADM 1020Business Communications

3 credits

OR

ENGL 1020English Composition II

3 credits

 

ENGL 1010English Composition I

3 credits

COMM 2130Human Relations

3 credits

CPED 1000Co-Op Work Experience I:

3 credits

CULA 1515Basic Culinary Skills

3 credits

CULA 2700Baking

4 credits

HRM 1505Sanitation

3 credits

HRM 1515Planning & Control Food and Beverage Ops

3 credits

POLS 1000American & Wyoming Government

3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 32