Microcredential in
Kitchen Basics
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY 13601
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
13 Credits
Credit-bearing
$1,050.00
Estimated cost*
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.
A hybrid microcredential from Jefferson Community College (13 credits). Registration is completed with Jefferson Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Full
What you can earn
Kitchen Basics Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Food Service
Safety and Sanitation
ServSafe
Culinary Arts
Equipment Knowledge
Cooking Methods
Mother Sauces
Minor Sauces
Stocks
Soups
Nutrient Identification
Nutritional Alternatives
Recipe Development
Menu Creation
Career outlook
Related occupations: Line Cook, Event Coordinator, Food Service Manager
Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Workforce Development Grant (Grant)
State workforce grant for non-credit training in high-need fields.
Who qualifies: New York State residents 18 and older.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.