CULINARY ARTS

Description: Introduces basic quantity baking of breads and pastries. Students will learn the fundamentals of baking science, terminology, ingredients, weights and measures, formula conversion, and storage. Sanitation and hygienic work habits conforming to health regulations are emphasized.

Description: Introduces basic cooking skills that can be developed to produce quality food products. Students will learn fundamentals of cooking and baking through daily assignments and production. All aspects of the industry will be covered including proper handling and storage, heating and holding, weights and measures, safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene.

Description: Continues FSM 109 with special emphasis in the dining experiences. Students will prepare meals for the College dining room, banquets, catered functions, and special culinary arts events. Students will discuss theory as well as procedures in the “back of the house.”

Prerequisite: FSM 109 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Introduces theory and practice of quantity food serving including practical experience in dining rooms and catering services. Involves set-up, tableside preparation and presentation of food and beverage. Examines various roles of dining room personnel.

Description: Introduces safe food handling practices and discusses the standardized procedures involved in the procurement, storage, preparation, holding, and service of safe food. Prepares students for the State of Illinois-approved Food Service Sanitation Manager’s Certification test.

Description: Studies menu planning theory and principles for various types of food service operations. Examines the relationship of menu planning to the functional areas within food facilities. Menu planning and its importance as a determination of food cost, selling price, and profitability is also emphasized.

Description: This course is only offered in the spring term.

Introduces comprehensive integration of previous culinary production course work or work experience and provides food production for the department’s special events, culinary competitions, and the College dining room. Demonstrations, food labs, and lectures are used to present the material.

Prerequisite: FSM 109 and FSM 110 with grades of C or better.

Description: This course is only offered in the fall term.

Provides students with skills and knowledge in the preparation of cold hors d’oeuvres, sandwiches, salads, garnishes, pates, terrines, mousses, vegetable carving, chaud froid sauce, tallow, and ice carving.

Prerequisite: FSM 109 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Orients students to the hospitality industry, its organizational structure and integration of the modern industry components. Operational considerations are discussed. Career opportunities are explored.

Description: Concentrates on methods and procedures for producing high quality specialty tortes and buffet items for bakeries and fine dining clubs, hotels, and restaurants. Pulled sugar, pastillage, nougat, marzipan, chocolate, ice cream, candies, and desserts are included. Emphasis is on individual skill development through practice.

Prerequisite: FSM 108 with a grade of C or better.

Description: Presents methods and procedures for producing high quality wedding and specialty cakes for bakeries and fine dining clubs, hotels, and restaurants. Emphasis is on individual skill development through practice.

Description: This course is only offered in the spring term.

Standards and identification of quality meats, dairy products, produce, groceries, frozen foods and supplies. Methods of purchasing, purveyor relations, and proper storage techniques and purchase standards for convenience foods.

Description: This course is only offered in the fall term.

Studies the theory and techniques of supervision as related to the hospitality industry.

Description: This course is only offered in the spring term.

Provides practical application of operational analysis used by food, lodging and travel-related fields. Use of ledgers, automated information systems and basic financial statements are discussed.

Description: This course is only offered in the fall term.

Maximizing employee productivity through various types of food equipment and proper equipment arrangement. Effects of use of convenience foods on equipment planning.

Description: This course is only offered in the fall term.

Studies alcoholic beverage classifications, alcoholic beverage laws, wine regions, purchasing and control, promotion and service. Beverage management principles and theories are presented which support and reinforce the practical aspects. Students 18 years of age may register for the class according to State Law 235 ILCS 5/Article 6-1.

Prerequisite: Students 18 and over may enroll in this class.

Description: This course is only offered in the fall term.

Provides Hospitality Management majors with a solid background in hospitality promotions. Focuses on promoting highly perishable, people-intensive intangibles in a highly competitive environment.