Culinary Skills

What you'll learn

Unlock your creativity and passion for cooking with the Culinary Skills microcredential! The dynamic starting point to any culinary career, the umbrella of culinary skills is broad and essential, starting with safety. Master the essential skills of safe food handling and preparation, including the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles. You will earn the national ServSafe certification. You will learn knife skills focused on precision cutting and knife handling. You will understand purchasing and inventory management. And yes, you will dive into the world of food service preparation, learning the techniques and methods used in professional kitchens to deliver exceptional dining experiences. A terrific microcredential preparing you for continued study and to immediately apply for entry or junior positions throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry.

A face to face microcredential from SUNY Cobleskill (110 instruction hours). Registration is completed with SUNY Cobleskill. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Line Cook, Event Coordinator, Food Service Manager

Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.