Culinary Nutrition Assistant Certificate (CNB1)

This course is an orientation for school nutrition employees that will introduce students to proper sanitation and food handling, equipment safety, first aid, meal pattern requirements, quantity food production, merchandising, communication, and basic nutrition knowledge. The course will school nutrition employees develop skills that will result in improved nutrition programs and service to customers. Basic nutrition concepts will focus on iron, fats, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, fiber, sugar, sodium, calories, calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

Employment Opportunities

The Culinary Nutrition Assistant prepares students to become assistant managers in school and hospital cafeteria settings.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 16 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Culinary Nutrition Assistant Curriculum

The curriculum for the Culinary Nutrition Assistant Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, certificate-seeking students must earn a minimum of 16 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 397 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (16 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

CUUL 1110Culinary Safety and Sanitation

2

CUUL 1170Introduction to Culinary Nutri

3

CUUL 1370CulinaryNutrition&Menu Develop

3

CUUL 1120Principles of Cooking

6

NOTE: * “C” or higher grade is required for this course.

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $1,970

Books/Supplies: $400

Uniform/Knife Kit Package: Approximately $270*

Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year

Physical Exam: $150**

TB Test: $40**

Hepatitis B Series: $265**

Course Supply Fees:

  • CUUL 1120 Principles of Cooking: $80

* Uniform/ Knife Kit package is required beginning with CUUL 1000 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts.

**Physical Exam (documenting adequate health including the ability to lift 50 pounds, to do prolonged standing, and to tolerate heat is encouraged but not required. TB Test and Hepatitis B Series are required by the end of the first semester. If students have proof of immunizations, a copy can be provided to the instructor.

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)