Culinary Arts & Food Service Management www.odessa.edu/dept/culinary Faculty: Desmond Stout, director; Paul Porras Odessa College offers the student two associate in applied science degree options in culinary arts. Option one, Culinary Arts, focuses on basic and advanced food preparation and baking skills; option two, Food Service Management, focuses on basic food preparation and food service management skills. Both options prepare individuals for entry-level employment positions and provides those individuals with sufficient thinking, reasoning and application skills to pursue and obtain advancement in their chosen profession. Course of Study for Associate in Applied Science Degree Culinary Arts Major Requirements 43 CHEF 1214 A La Carte Cooking 2 CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation 3 CHEF 1310 Garde Manger 3 CHEF 1341 American Regional Cuisine 3 CHEF 1345 International Cuisine 3 CHEF 2302 Saucier 3 CHEF 2380 Cooperative Education Culinary Arts/Chef Training 3 IFWA 1218 Nutrition 2 PSTR 1301 Fundamentals of Baking 3 PSTR 1340 Plated Desserts 3 PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop 3 Core Requirements 17 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication 3 ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics II 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation or PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics II 3 KINE Any two one-hour activity courses 2 Total Semester Hours 60 Back to ToC 134
Course of Study for Associate in Applied Science Degree Food Service Management Major Requirements 37 FDST 2333 Wine and Sensory 3 HAMG 1224 Human Resources 2 HAMG 1321 Introduction to Hospitality 3 HAMG 1340 Hospitality Legal Issues 3 HAMG 2332 Hospitality Financial Mgmt. 3 HAMG 2337 Facilities Management 3 IFWA 1218 Nutrition for Food Service Professional 2 RSTO 1221 Menu Management 2 RSTO 2405 Management of Food Prod. 4 Core Requirements 20 BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications 3 MATH 1333 Contemporary Mathematics II 3 KINE Any two one-hour activity courses 2 SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communication 3 ECON 2302 Principles of Microeconomics II 3 ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation or PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy 3 Related Requirements 6 BMGT 1305 Communication in Management 3 BMGT 2309 Leadership 3 Total Semester Hours 60 Culinary Arts Certificate Program The Culinary Arts Certificate program is designed for the individual who cannot commit to two years in a formalized degree program but wishes to obtain employment skills in the food service industry. Individuals who complete this program and secure employment may continue their studies toward a degree on a part-time basis without having to take major or related courses in the degree sequence. Level I certificates are Texas Success Initiative (TSI) waived. Level I Food Production Cook CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation 3 PSTR 1301 Fundamentals of Baking 3 IFWA 1218 Nutrition 2 Total Semester Hours 15 Level II Advanced Food Production Cook CHEF 2302 Saucier 3 PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop 3 CHEF 1345 International Cuisine 3 CHEF 1310 Garde Manager 3 CHEF 1341 American Regional Cuisine 3 CHEF 2380 Cooperative Education 3 CHEF 1214 A La Carte Cooking 2 PSTR 1340 Plated Desserts 3 Total Semester Hours 28 Student Equipment Requirements for Culinary CHEF 1301 and CHEF 2302: Two chef s uniforms consisting of long-sleeved jackets, checkered pants, steel toed shoes, and hat. Basic chef s tool kit consisting of the following: A. French knife 8 or 10 blade B. Paring knife 3 1/2 blade C. Vegetable peeler D. Cook s fork E. Boning knife 5 1/2 rigid blade F. French whip Back to ToC 135
CHEF 1214, CHEF 1341, and CHEF 1345: Uniforms and tool kit as identified in CHEF 1301, 2201, and 2302. CHEF 1310, CHEF 2232, and CHEF 2236: Uniforms and tool kit as identified in CHEF 1301, 2201, and 2302 plus: A. 1 set of 1/2 aspic cutters B. 1 Exacto knife C. 1 set of butter sculpture tools PSTR 1301 and PSTR 2331: Two chef s uniforms consisting of long-sleeved jackets, checkered pants, steel toed shoes, and hat. Basic tool kit consisting of the following: A. French knife 8 or 10 blade B. Paring knife 3 1/2 blade C. Vegetable peeler D. French whip E. Two icing spatulas 8 or 10 F. One Wilton decorating kit G. One serrated meat slicer Back to ToC 136
Culinary Arts Courses CHEF 1205 Sanitation and Safety (12.0503) (2-0) 2 hours A study of personal cleanliness; sanitary practices in food preparations; causes, investigation, control of illness caused by food contamination (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points); and work place safety standards. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) CHEF 1214 A La Carte Cooking (12.0503) (1-3) 2 hours A course in a la carte or cooking to order concepts. Topics include menu and recipe interpretation and conversion, organization of workstation, employment of appropriate cooking methods, plating and saucing principles. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisites: CHEF 1301, CHEF 1205 and CHEF 2302. CHEF 1301 Basic Food Preparation A study of the fundamental principles of food preparation and cookery to include Brigade System, cooking techniques, material handling, heat transfer, sanitation, safety, nutrition, and professionalism. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) CHEF 1310 Garde Manger (12.0503) (3-2) 3 hours A study of cold foods and garnishes. Emphasis on design, techniques, and display of fine foods. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Prerequisite: CHEF 1301. CHEF 1341 American Regional Cuisine A study of the development of regional cuisine s in the United States with emphasis on the similarities in production and service systems. Application of skills to develop, organize, and acquire knowledge of recipe strategies and production systems. Lab fee required. (ICO 1, 2, 3) Prerequisite: CHEF 1214 and CHEF 1345. CHEF 1345 International Cuisine The study of classical cooking skills associated with the preparation and service of international and ethnic cuisines. Topics include similarities between food production systems used in the United States and other regions of the world. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1,3) Prerequisite: CHEF 1301. CHEF 2302 Saucier (12.0502) (2-2) 3 hours Instruction in the preparation of stocks, soups, classical sauces, contemporary sauces, accompaniments, and the paring of sauces with a variety of foods. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Prerequisite: CHEF 1301. CHEF 2380 Cooperative Education Culinary Arts/Chef Training (12.0503) (1-20) 3 hours Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (ICOs 1, 2, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisites: Consent of department chair. FDST 2333 Wine Types and Sensory Evaluation (01.1001) (3-0) 3 hours A study of the major types of wines including factors that affect quality with on the development of sensory evaluation techniques. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 5) Prerequisites: HAMG 1321, RSTO 1201 and RSTO 1221. HAMG 1224 Hospitality Human Resources Management (52.0901) (2-0) 2 hours Principles and procedures of human resource management in the hospitality industry. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisites: None. HAMG 1321 Introduction to Hospitality Industry An exploration of the elements and career opportunities within the multiple segments of the hospitality industry. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Prerequisites: None. HAMG 1340 Hospitality Legal Issues A course in legal and regulatory requirements that impact the hospitality industry. Topics include Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), labor regulations, tax laws, tip reporting, franchise regulations, and product liability laws. (ICOs 1 2, 3, 5) Prerequisites: None. HAMG 2332 Hospitality Financial Management Methods and application of financial management within the hospitality industry. Primary emphasis on sales accountability, internal controls, and report analysis. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 5) Prerequisites: HAMG 1321 and RSTO 1325. HAMG 2337 Hospitality Facilities Management Identification of hospitality building systems and facilities; to include sustainability and risk management. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Prerequisites: HAMG 1321, RSTO 1221 and RSTO 1325. Back to ToC 137
IFWA 1218 Nutrition for the Food Service Professional (12.0508) (2-0) 2 hours An introduction to nutrition including nutrients, digestion and metabolism, menu planning, recipe modification, dietary guidelines and restrictions, diet and disease, and healthy cooking techniques. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Prerequisites: None. PSTR 1301 Fundamentals of Baking (12.0503) (2-4) 3 hours Fundamentals of baking including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and tarts. Instruction in flours, fillings, and ingredients. Topics include baking terminology, tool and equipment use, formula conversions, functions of ingredients, and the evaluation of baked products. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) PSTR 2331 Advanced Pastry Shop (12.0501) (2-4) 3 hours A study of classical desserts, French and international pastries, hot and cold desserts, ice creams and ices, chocolate work, and decorations. Emphasis on advanced techniques. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 6) Prerequisite: PSTR 1301. RSTO 1201 Beverage Management A study of the beverage service of the hospitality industry including spirits, wines, beers and non-alcoholic beverages. Topics include purchasing, resource control, legislation, marketing, physical plant requirements, staffing, service, and the selection of wines to enhance foods. (ICOs 2, 3, 4) RSTO 1313 Hospitality Supervision (12.0504) (3-0) 3 hours Fundamentals of recruiting, selection, and training of food service and hospitality personnel. Topics include job descriptions, schedules, work improvement, motivation, and applicable personnel laws and regulations. Emphasis on leadership development. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 6) Operations (12.0504) (3-0) 3 hours Study of purchasing and inventory management of foods and other supplies to include development of purchase specifications, determination of order quantities, formal and informal price comparisons, proper receiving procedures, storage management, and issue procedures. Emphasis on product cost analysis, yields, pricing formulas, controls, and record keeping at each stage of the purchasing cycle. (ICOs 2, 3, 4, 5,) RSTO 2405 Management of Food Production and Service (12.0504) (3-1) 4 hours A study of quantity cookery and management problems pertaining to commercial and institutional food service, merchandising and variety in menu planning, and customer food preferences. Includes laboratory experiences in quantity food preparation and service. Lab fee required. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) Prerequisites: CHEF 1205, HAMG 1321, RSTO 1204 and RSTO 1221. RSTO 1204 Dining Room Service Introduces the principles, concepts and systems of professional table service. Topics include dining room organization, scheduling, and management of food service personnel. (ICOs 1, 5) RSTO 1221 Menu Management A study of the food service principles involved in menu planning, layout, and evaluation for a variety of types of facilities and service methods. Emphasis on analysis of menu profitability, modification, commodity use, and other activities generated by the menu. (ICOs 1, 2, 3, 4) Back to ToC 138