The A.A.S. degree in culinary arts and hospitality is a two-year program designed to prepare students with skills and knowledge for advancement within the food service industry. The degree program builds upon the culinary arts and baking and pastry arts certificate programs.<br><br>You will develop the knowledge and skill required to be a productive professional within the foodservice industry through coursework that teaches: foodservice sanitation and safety, culinary and baking principles and techniques, preparation of soups, stocks and sauces, nutrition principles, and food and beverage service. Advanced program coursework includes: protein fabrication, vegetable and a la cart cookery, methods of scratch cookery, upscale pantry preparation, menu planning, cost management, and storeroom purchasing and receiving.