The Food Production Worker I technical certificate of credit is designed to provide basic entry-level skills for employment in food service industry as prep cooks and banquet/service prep workers.
Employment Opportunities
The Food Production Worker certificate will prepare students with basic skills to work in the food service industry. They will be proficient in preparing sauces, cold food, fish, soups and stocks, meats, vegetables, eggs and other food items.
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 |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
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 |
Food Production Worker Curriculum
The curriculum for the Food Production Worker 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 412 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (16 Credits)
CUUL 1000 and CUUL 1110: ”C” or higher grade is required for these courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,600
Fees ($385 per semester): $385
Books/Supplies: $350
Uniform/Knife Kit Package: Approximately $270*
Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)
Physical Exam: $150**
TB Test: $40**
Hepatitis B Series: $265**
Course Supply Fee: Culinary Arts (click to find individual course fees)
**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.)