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Culinary Arts

Hilltop Cafe - This photo provided by courtesy of Job Corps center operators under contract to the US Department of Labor.     Hilltop Cafe crew - This photo provided by courtesy of Job Corps center operators under contract to the US Department of Labor.

Pantry Cook Station Cook
Cook, Hotel/Restaurant Cook's Helper

Employability Skills

Dress appropriately, be punctual, follow directions and respond to supervision, demonstrate skills in problem-solving, workplace communication, teamwork, and customer service.

Safety and sanitation

Practice correct sanitation and safety procedures. Demonstrate safety and first aid practices. Safe lifting of heavy items. Components of Hazard Analysis of Critical Control Points. Correct usuage of chemicals and MSDS sheets.

Standardization

Tools, Small and Large Equipment

Clean, Prepare and Store Vegetables and Fruit

Prepare Breakfast Dishes, Salads, Dressings and Sandwiches

Convenience Foods

Prepare Pastas, Dried Legumes and Other Starches

Prepare Vegetables

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Additional Skills for Station Cook Level

Prepare meat, poultry, seafood, soups, sauces, and appetizers.

Additional Skills for Hotel/Restaurant Cook Level

Cook meats fish and shellfish. Prepare yeast breads, rolls, quick breads, cakes, cookies, pies and pastries. Nutrition guidelines. Food management tasks including menu preparation, creating a work schedule, sanitation inspections, inventory, and final kitchen clean-up.


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