FOOD PREPARATION, SAFETY and SERVICE
Technical Certificate
Linda Pope · (901) 333-5056
Southwest Tennessee Community College offers the following curriculum plan to provide qualified persons with a good start toward food service careers. Students who desire may also pursue the Associate of Applied Science degree.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DIET 1110 | Techniques of Food Preparation and Service | 4 |
| DIET 1820 | Equipment Layout and Design | 2 |
| DIET 1810 | Sanitation Measure | 2 |
| DIET 1310 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| DIET‘ 1210 | Nutritional Care Lab I | 2 |
| DIET 1130 | Quantity Cookery | 6 |
| DIET 2985 | Special Studies in Food Services 3 hours Practicum and 3 hours of one of the following: Special Studies in Baking or Waiter/Waitress | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 25 |
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HGMT 2910 | Catering/Buffet | 4 |
| DIET 2995 | Advanced Study in Baking | 6 |
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