Advanced Culinary Techniques

The Advanced Culinary Techniques Certificate of Achievement is designed specifically for culinary industry workers. It is a program of Applied Professional Training meant for hospitality employees, seeking to advance their careers into upper management and/or ownership.

Through individual hands-on practice, team work and personalized guidance by instructors, the Laney College ACT CA program provides students the opportunity to perfect existing skill set, gain hands-on experience with modern international techniques, and gain managerial expertise.

Career Opportunities

Operational management and/or ownership: Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, General Manager, Business Owner.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1. Apply the concepts and techniques of food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and professionalism in food handling, preparation, proper service techniques, and dining room management including the use of commercial equipment and tools.
2. Synthesize classical cooking terminology and station organization.
3. Apply the procedures in order to run a cost effective food service establishment, including: menu analysis, labor cost, and human resource practices to manage restaurant staff.