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Certificate of Completion
This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions within the food services industry. Students will learn about principles of food preparation, service procedures and sanitation, and safety practices within food services. Topics also include personal hygiene, contamination, bacteria growth and foodborne illness, food production, receiving, and storage, temperature controls, first in – first out method (FIFO), food purchasing, standardized recipes, menu planning, and dining services. Course serves as preparation for high school students, adult re-entry students, or general student population seeking entry-level employment in food
services. Upon completion of this program, students will earn a Certificate of Completion in Food Services.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be prepared to enter entry-level food services jobs.
- Students will be employed or seek employment in the field or a related field.
- Students will demonstrate job readiness skills.
- Students will be able to begin a pathway from noncredit to employment or enrollment in Mt. SAC’s credit-bearing programs.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Required Courses
- Food Service Managers
Food Service Managers
SOC Career Code: 11-9051.00Plan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization or department that serves food and beverages.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.34The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$59,914.95Annual Job Openings7,744Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Hosts and Hostesses
Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Hosts and Hostesses
SOC Career Code: 35-9031.00Welcome patrons, seat them at tables or in lounge, and help ensure quality of facilities and service.
Typical Hourly Salary$15.88The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$34,514.09Annual Job Openings12,985Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Food Service Managers
