Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program allows students to study the art of preparing and cooking various food products with the knowledge of food science, sanitation, and an understanding of diet and nutrition. Students can develop the skills necessary for success in the demanding and competitive food service/hospitality industry.
Culinary Arts Instructor
Matt Putzier
Phone: 330-729-4100 EXT: 1505
Email: matthew.putzier@mahoningctc.com
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Students in this program will learn:
- Food preparation - basic and advanced culinary skills
- Menu development; foodservice purchasing and inventory control
- Food safety and sanitation practices
- Soup; salad; appetizer and main entrée preparation
- Bakery and dessert preparation
- Dining room; cafeteria; and banquet catering operation and management
College Connection
Culinary Arts Higher Education Options
Two-year associate degrees in culinary arts, baking and pastry, hospitality management, and hotel/restaurant management. Four-year professional degrees in restaurant management, institutional food management, dietetics and nutrition, and hotel and restaurant management.
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Career Resources
Culinary Arts Career Options
Students who have completed this program are prepared for careers as:
- Assistant Manager
- Bakery/Pastry Chef
- Caterer
- Dietary Aide
- Sous Chef
- Waiter/Waitress
Culinary Arts Industry Credentials
- Prostart Certification (9 points)
- Serve-Safe Certification (3 points)
- OSHA (1 point)
- CPR/First Aid (1 point)
Culinary Arts Industry Organization
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