Catering
You will plan and prepare a catering event. Food presentation, cost control and proper food handling techniques will be emphasized.
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Financial Management
The course provides an introduction to analyzing and interpreting financial statements for management decision making. You will acquire financial management skills related to the successful management of a small business or department of a larger business.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2
You will study the intermediate features of Excel. Using the skills and knowledge you acquired in COMP 174 (Introduction to Excel 1), you will learn to use more advanced spreadsheet functions, create and modify several chart types, and perform data manipulation.
Hospitality Career Development
You will discuss the scope, nature and trends of the hospitality industry. You will develop a personal career action plan and the skills necessary to be successful in today’s job market. You will visit local hotels and observe operations.
Applied Restaurant Service
You will develop your communication, management and practical food service skills. You will also use a computerized point of sale system.
Short Order Cooking
You will learn how to prepare and produce a short order menu using the basic cooking principles of grilling, deep fat frying, sautéing and pan frying. You will practice the process of cooking meals to order in a restaurant setting.
Safe Food Management
You will learn sanitary food handling techniques that reduce the risk of food poisoning. You will develop management skills and tools to foster a culture of food safety.
Rooms Division Management
You will study the application of management concepts relating to a hotel’s Rooms Division including: an overview of the front desk and housekeeping departments, the guest cycle, guest services, security issues and procedures, effective inventory management as well as the environmental concerns relating to the Rooms Division. You will train on current industry software (Opera Property Management System) to perform actual operations.
Purchasing
Your studies will focus on the responsibilities necessary for quantity food purchasing. You will learn about the various food products purchased for use in a food and beverage environment. You will discuss the application of the four-step control process (food purchases, receiving, storage, and inventory management) and gain an understanding of capital purchasing requirements.
Customer and Restaurant Service Techniques
You will develop skills in the procedures used in the service of food and beverage. You will have the opportunity to practice customer relations skills as they apply to a service setting.