*The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification was developed by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF). It is a nationally recognized and accredited Food Safety Program. Certification is for five years. Offered through Culinary Arts I or Hotel & Restaurant Management I.

Practicum in Culinary Arts (2 credits): This is the second course in a commercial kitchen laboratory setting designed to provide students proficiency in food preparation skills in anticipation of employment and/or post-secondary culinary arts education. Occupationally specific instruction will build upon those skills learned in Culinary Arts I with students expected to produce more complex dishes appropriate for restaurant service and competition. Students should expect to apply food production, management and service skills introduced in Culinary Arts I to operation of the on-site bistro as well as execute scheduled catering events. The estimated course fee is $65.00 for culinary supplies, Black Chef Coat and Black Chef hat as well as the 10 hour CareerSafe® OSHA certification training in workplace safety.

Hospitality Services (Hotel & Restaurant Management I) (2 credits):   Students have an opportunity to explore a career in hotel and restaurant management through a partnership with Crowne Plaza Houston West and The Club at Falcon Pointe. Students gain first-hand experience by rotating as trainees through the business including: Executive Offices (accounting, human resources, sales & catering), Food and Bever­age (purchasing, preparation, and service of food), Guest Services (front desk, concierge, membership, and reservations) and Facilities Management (housekeeping, engineering, and golf course maintenance). The management team ensures the training provides students with a working knowledge of the functions of the department as well as tasks associated with each position. Students exiting the program have gained the skills and knowledge to be employed in the industry and have acquired a solid basis for a college education in hospitality, culinary, or business. The estimated course fee is $110 for the ServSafe® examination ($36.00), two uniform shirts, and a chef’s coat. This is a local articulated credit course with the University of Houston, or the Art Institute of Houston.

Practicum in Hospitality Services (2 credits): Open to seniors who have successfully completed Hospitality or Culinary and shown a strong desire to pursue a career in the hotel or restaurant business. These students must have their own transportation and will intern at an approved hotel, restaurant, club, or travel agency. Some of the Hospitality II partners include: The Club at Falcon Point, Omni Houston Westside, Hasta La Pasta Restaurant, and Ooh La La-The Dessert Boutique. The estimated course fee is $30 and includes the 10 hour CareerSafe® OSHA certification training in workplace safety. This is a local articulated credit course with the University of Houston.