Culinary Arts and Catering
Build Skills for Culinary Arts and Food Service
The Culinary Arts program provides students with foundational knowledge and hands-on training in culinary arts, food service, kitchen safety, and hospitality-related skills. Students build practical skills that support future opportunities in commercial kitchens, institutional food service, catering, and hospitality environments.
This program is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge and specific proficiencies of culinary arts, food service, supervisory and other related skills that are necessary towards earning a successful career in the hospitality industry.
Areas of focus include knife safety, cultural food preparation techniques, dining room basics, food cost awareness, menu planning, food safety, and interview and resume preparation.
Culinary Arts Program:
The Culinary Arts program is a 16-week training program designed to help students build practical kitchen, food service, and hospitality skills. Students learn in a hands-on environment and prepare for opportunities in commercial kitchens, institutional food service, catering, and related food service settings.
Requirements Include:
- Students must provide a Pennsylvania State ID or an official ID from their country of origin.
- Students should have a passion for food, a willingness to learn, and a desire to grow in the culinary field.
- Students should be prepared to work in food service environments after completing the program.
Certification After Completion
Students who complete the course and pass the required exam receive ServSafe certification.
What You Will Learn
- Food preparation and knife skills
- International and local cuisine
- Baking and pastry arts
- Kitchen safety and hygiene standards
- Menu planning and food presentation
- Nutrition and ingredient knowledge
- Participate in live cooking sessions
- Develop creativity in food presentation
Why Choose Us
Professional Catering, Community-Focused Pricing
Tec Centro Berks offers catering services for meetings, community events, celebrations, and special occasions. Our Culinary Arts and Catering program provides fresh, quality food prepared with care while giving students hands-on experience in food service, hospitality, and event preparation. Whether you are planning a small gathering or a larger event, our team can help provide professional catering at a price that works for your budget.
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Ready to Start Your Culinary Journey?
Whether you are interested in learning kitchen fundamentals, building food service skills, or requesting catering services for an event, Tec Centro Berks can help you take the next step.
Speak with a case worker to learn more about Culinary Arts training, enrollment requirements, upcoming classes, and catering service requests.
Call Tec Centro Berks at (484) 513-3348 to get started.
