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Microcredential in

Kitchen Basics

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1 Semester
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What you'll learn

Set the foundation for your culinary career with this Kitchen Basics microcredential! The focus of this microcredential is on foundational skills upon which more advanced skills can be built. You will start by mastering food safety and sanitation, earning your national ServSafe certification. You will experiment with base concepts like sauces, stocks, soups. You will explore nutrition and nutritional alternatives and start to create recipes and menus. This microcredential is a terrific starting point for those seeking a culinary career but who do not yet have a lot of personal or professional experience. It is also valuable for those who have been working in this field and now want to formalize their skills. Upon successful completion of this microcredential, you are ready to apply for entry-level positions like prep or line cook, kitchen assistant, catering assistant and more.

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Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

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