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.

Required Courses
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
Suggested Additional Courses
Course Number Course Title Credit
HGMT 2910 Catering/Buffet 4
DIET 2995 Advanced Study in Baking 6

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