The culinary management AS degree teaches you the skills necessary to work as a cook or chef, and prepares you for commercial and institutional management positions in the culinary industry. If you're previously or currently employed in these occupations, this program offers supplemental training. The coursework includes sanitation and safety, maintenance and operation of equipment, recognition and identification of foods, proper storage of equipment, methods of preparation, usage of foods, methods of cooking, garde manger, performing different types of food services, nutrition, baking, communication skills, math skills, computer applications, supervision management, professionalism, culinary organization, food and beverage purchasing, dining room management, and beverage management. Students also receive training in communications, leadership, human relations, finance, employability skills, sanitation and safety, and efficient work practices. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation, this program provides hands-on experiences in a simulated job environment with industry equipment, supplies and standards.