The Catering Specialist technical certificate of credit program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the catering profession. Learning opportunities develop occupational and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment.
Employment Opportunities
The Catering Specialist Certificate will prepare students to work under general supervision of the Food Service Director to have responsibility for various district catering orders including planning, ordering, preparing foods, developing recipes, deliver and set-up of order, to supervise the work of food service staff while catering, and to do related work as required.
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 |
Catering Specialist Curriculum
The curriculum for the Catering Specialist 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 27 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 765 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (25 Credits)
CUUL 1120: “C” or higher grade is required for this course.
Program Costs
Tuition and Fees
Course Supply Fees: Culinary Arts (click to find individual course fees)
Uniform/Knife Kit Package: Approximately $305*
Liability Insurance: Liability Insurance (click to find your program)
* Uniform/Knife Kit package is required beginning with CHEF 1110 Culinary Safety and Sanitation.