Registration for Students Begins on Monday March 9, 2015

Next Classes begin Monday, March 30, 2015. For more information call 754-321-5700


Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts

COMPLETE IN 12 MONTHS!!

NEXT CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 5,2015 (Days and Evenings)

Graduates who complete the Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts program are eligible for employment in the following areas:

  • Pastry cook
  • Restaurant cook
  • Hotel cook
  • Resort cook
  • Basic management positions anywhere in the food service industry.

This program is a blend of classroom/lab activities, on-line activities and culinary arts skills, among which are:

  • Garde-Manger
  • Food Production
  • Basic Baking & Pastry
  • Sanitation (ServSafe)
  • Nutrition
  • Hospitality/Supervision
  • Food Cost Controls

Central to the program is hands-on learning in our state of the art kitchens, where students are directed in a wide range of food preparation from stocks, soups and sauces to baked goods and desserts.  General housekeeping and equipment operation skills necessary for success are also part of the curriculum. 

Content Breakdown - 1200 Hours:

HMV0100  Food Preparation 300 Hours
HMV0170 Cook - Restaurant 300 Hours
HMV0171 Chef/Head Cook 300 Hours
HMV0126 Food Service Management 300 Hours

Total Program Length:    1200 Hours/12 months to completion at Full Time

Program Schedule:

Full Time
Monday-Friday
7:30 am - 2:45 pm
Part Time days
Monday-Friday
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Full Time evenings
Monday, Thursday and Friday - ONLINE 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Industry Certifications Available:
The following Certifications are from American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF):
Post-Secondary students:  CC (Certified Culinarian) or CPC (Certified Pastry Culinarian)
Secondary students:  CJC (Certified Junior Culinarian)

Program Accreditations:
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation

Contact Information:
Ms. Franzie Williams, Counselor for Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
(754) 321-5732
[email protected]

Approximate Total Program Cost - Tuition and Fees*
*Florida Resident       $3690.00

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Entrance Requirements/Procedure:

  • Take the Test of Adult Basic Skills (TABE) ($10) and attend orientation
  • Schedule an appointment for an interview with Mrs. Franzie Williams by calling (754) 321-5732
  • Enroll in for ABE/AAAE classes, if necessary (depends on TABE scores).  Can start Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts course and attend remedial classes during same semesters.
  • Register for the next available Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts Program