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 17 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 405 contact hours and generally takes 2 semesters 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 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 CUUL 1000 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts.