- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Culinary Arts Job Readiness Essentials
Issued by
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Earners of this digital badge will obtain practical knowledge & understanding on various cooking methods & procedures as they apply to sanitation, proper use of tools & equipment, preparing a recipe, mis en place procedures in a commercial kitchen, safe food handling as well as effective job readiness skills needed for securing sustainable employment opportunities within the local community.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
- Ability to demonstrate kitchen safety principles in a professional kitchen environment
- Ability to describe the process of becoming "job-ready" in Culinary Arts
- Ability to explain culinary terminology
- Ability to explain techniques to be successful in a Baking or Culinary Arts career
- Ability to handle food in compliance with ServSafe standards
- Ability to prepare soups/starches/fresh vegetables/proteins/sandwiches/salads and eggs
- Ability to understand how to sustainably reduce food waste
- Demonstrate the use of kitchen small wares
- Mastery of Food Safety Practices: ServSafe Food Handler Course (75% on Exam)
- Proficiently utilize proper knife skills for cooking
- Understands & identifies recipe components
Earning Criteria
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Completion of CULART-190: Introduction to Culinary Arts- 2 college-level credits
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Completion of CULART-100: Introduction to the Food Service/Hospitality Industry- 1 college-level credit
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All badge costs are paid through enrollment in the HeartLovePlace training program.