Bucks County Community College

    About Bucks     Academics     Admissions   Center for Workforce Development Continuing Education  
   





   


TABLE OF CONTENTS

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

STUDENT INFORMATION

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

COLLEGE INFORMATION
  HOME
College Catalog
Chef Apprenticeship

Occupational major

This major is primarily designed for job preparedness. Students who are considering transferring to a baccalaureate institution should be aware that decisions on transferability of courses are made by the baccalaureate institutions and differ from school to school. Students should contact the Transfer Center early in their academic programs to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.

Department of Business Studies
Penn 401 • Phone: 968-8227

Upon successful completion of the major requirements, apprentices will be awarded an Associate of Arts Degree from the College and Journeymen Cooks papers from the United States Department of Labor. Major requirements include 6,000 hours of supervised and documented on-the-job training and educational courses that support and enhance the work experience.

The College offers this major in conjunction with the Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship Training and participating food service employers. This major has been registered with and approved by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

This Associate Degree program qualifies graduates to compete for various entry-level cook/pastry careers in the hospitality management, foodservice, institutional foodservice, commercial baking, and lodging industries, depending upon which emphasis is selected. Program requirements can be completed in a three-year period of part-time study, full time employment. Graduates seek employment in positions with job titles such as chef, sous chef, pastry chef, baker, foodservice production supervisor, kitchen manager, garde manger chef, lead cook.

Graduates of this program are able to

  • work and communicate effectively with others through oral, written or graphics means to demonstrate interpersonal skills, attitudes and work habits that comprise acceptable professional behavior;
  • distinguish among moral and ethical aspects as applied to foodservice occupations;
  • utilize principles of effective management in the supervision of employees;
  • plan, develop, and produce appropriate foods and menus which meet the criteria of hotels, restaurants and/or institutions;
  • organize and produce foods or bakery commodities in a variety of settings;
  • exhibit a knowledge of foodservice, culinary, and baking industry terminology;
  • exhibit a knowledge of basic nutrition;
  • become certified in Applied Foodservice Sanitation;
  • become certified by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.
  Chef Apprenticeship: Foods Emphasis

Curriculum Code No. 2056
Degree Course Requirements
COMM110 Effective Speaking 2 3
COMP110 English Composition I A,B,1 3
HIST152 U.S. History II 4 3
HLTH120 Nutrition 3 3
HRIM100 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 3
HRIM105 Safety and Sanitation Certification Course 3
HRIM120 Basic Food Preparation and Management B 3
HRIM121 Advanced Food Preparation and Management B,7 3
HRIM130 Baking and Decorating -- Techniques and Procedures B 3
HRIM131 Buffet Planning and Preparation/Basic B 3
HRIM132 Buffet Planning and Preparation/Advanced B 3
HRIM140 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM141 Culinary Arts Practicum B,8 2
HRIM142 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM143 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM144 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM145 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM202 Food Purchasing/Techniques and Procedures B 3
HRIM203 Menu Planning/Costing/Design B 3
INTG285 Integration of Knowledge B, 7, 8 3
MGMT100 Introduction to Business 5 3
MGMT120 Business Mathematics A,B,6 3
OADM110 Business Communication A,B,1 3
63

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for part-time students who average 8 credit hours per semester including summer sessions. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester  
HRIM100 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 3
HRIM105 Safety and Sanitation Certification Course 3
HRIM140 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
8
Second Semester
HRIM120 Basic Food Preparation and Management B 3
HRIM130 Baking and Decorating -- Techniques and Procedures B 3
HRIM141 Culinary Arts Practicum B,8 2
8
Summer Session
COMP110 English Composition I A,B,1 3
MGMT100 Introduction to Business 5 3
6
Third Semester
HRIM121 Advanced Food Preparation and Management B,7 3
HRIM131 Buffet Planning and Preparation/Basic B 3
HRIM142 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
8
Fourth Semester
HRIM202 Food Purchasing/Techniques and Procedures B 3
MGMT120 Business Mathematics B 3
HRIM143 Culinary Arts Practicum A,B,6 2
8
Summer Session
COMM110 Effective Speaking 2 3
HIST152 U.S. History II 4 3
6
Fifth Semester
HLTH120 Nutrition 3 3
HRIM144 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM203 Menu Planning/Costing/Design B 3
8
Sixth Semester
HRIM132 Buffet Planning and Preparation/Advanced B 3
HRIM145 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
OADM110 Business Communication A,B,1 3
INTG285 Integration of Knowledge B,7,8 3
11

A Placement testing required.
B Course requires prerequisite.

1 Satisfies College Writing requirement.
2 Satisfies Creative Expression.
3 Satisfies Personal Health.
4 Satisfies Cultural Perspectives.
5 Satisfies Social Perspectives.
6 Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
7 Satisfies Integration of Knowledge requirement for this program only.
8 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.

Students who do not seek the Associate of Arts Degree may earn the legend, "Major Requirements Satisfied", on their transcript by successfully completing all the HRIM and MGMT courses listed. Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.


Chef Apprenticeship: Pastry Emphasis

Curriculum Code No. 2098

Degree Course Requirements
COMM110 Effective Speaking 2 3
COMP110 English Composition I A,B,1 3
HLTH120 Nutrition 3 3
HIST152 U.S. History II 4 3
HRIM100 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 3
HRIM105 Safety and Sanitation Certification Course 3
HRIM120 Basic Food Preparation and Management B 3
HRIM121 Advanced Food Preparation and Management B,7 3
HRIM130 Baking and Decorating -- Techniques and Procedures B3
HRIM140 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM141 Culinary Arts Practicum B,8 2
HRIM142 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM143 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM144 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM145 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM202 Food Purchasing/Techniques and Procedures B 3
HRIM203 Menu Planning/Costing/Design B 3
INDP291 Independent Study I 1
INDP292 Independent Study II 2
INDP293 Independent Study III 3
INTG285 Integration of Knowledge B,7,8 3
MGMT100 Introduction to Business 5 3
MGMT120 Business Mathematics A,B,6 3
OADM110 Business Communication A,B,1 3
63

Recommended Semester Sequence

The recommended course sequence is designed for part-time students who average 8 credit hours per semester including summer sessions. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended.
First Semester  
HRIM100 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality 3
HRIM140 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM105 Safety and Sanitation Certification Course 3
8
Second Semester  
HRIM120 Basic Food Preparation and Management B 3
HRIM130 Baking and Decorating -- Technique and Procedures B 3
HRIM141 Culinary Arts Practicum B,8 2
8
Summer Session  
COMP110 English Composition I A,B,1 3
MGMT100 Introduction to Business 5 3
6
Third Semester  
HRIM121 Advanced Food Preparation & Management B,7 3
HRIM142 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
INDP291 Independent Study I 1
INDP292 Independent Study II 2
8
Fourth Semester  
HRIM143 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM202 Food Purchasing/Techniques and Procedures B 3
MGMT120 Business Mathematics A,B,6 3
8
Summer Session  
COMM110 Effective Speaking A,1 3
HIST152 U.S. History II 4 3
6
Fifth Semester  
HLTH120 Nutrition 3 3
HRIM144 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
HRIM203 Menu Planning/Costing/Design B 3
8
Sixth Semester  
HRIM145 Culinary Arts Practicum B 2
INDP293 Independent Study III 3
OADM110 Business Communication A,B,1 3
INTG285 Integration of Knowledge B,7,8 3
11

A Placement testing required.
B Course requires prerequisite.

1 Satisfies College Writing requirement.
2 Satisfies Creative Expression.
3 Satisfies Personal Health.
4 Satisfies Cultural Perspectives.
5 Satisfies Social Perspectives.
6 Satisfies College level Mathematics or Science.
7 Satisfies Integration of Knowledge requirement for this program only.
8 Satisfies Writing Intensive requirement.

Students who do not seek the Associate of Arts Degree may earn the legend, "Major Requirements Satisfied", on their transcripts by successfully completing all the HRIM, MGMT and INDP courses listed. Credits exceeding the required minimum cannot be used to satisfy required credits in other course requirements.




Questions?   Comments?   Send us some EmailEmail

Copyright © 2004, 2008 Bucks County Community College. All rights reserved.
275 Swamp Road, Newtown Pennsylvania 18940 · 215-968-8000