Hospital and Culinary Technology

CIP Code/s: 32.52.0905.00 

The Hospitality and Culinary Technology program is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the best practices and skills used in the management, marketing and operations of retail stores, food services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and travel- related services. Through class study, problem-based learning, work-based activities, guest lecturers, portfolio building and actual “hands-on” performance tasks the student will develop the professional and technical skills applicable to retail management, hospitality supervisory fundamentals, customer service essentials, and information & communication technologies. 

At the completion of the diploma in Hospitality and Culinary Technology, graduates will be able to: 

1. Perform operations associated with sales in a variety of settings 

2. Apply the concepts and skills necessary to achieve customer/guest satisfaction 

3. Maintain security and safety procedures 

4. Practice effective marketing, sales, and business promotion techniques 

5. Demonstrate the ability to use the computer and information services for business-related activities 

6. Conduct oneself in a professional and ethical manner, and practice industry-defined work ethics 

7. Demonstrate ability to perform basic and supervisory level job functions in retail, hospitality and tourism careers 

Applicable Certification/License or Industry-recognized Certificates to Be Awarded: 

• National Retail Federation Retail Industry Fundamentals Certificate 
• National Retail Federation Customer Service & Sales Certificate 
• National Retail Federation Advanced Customer Service & Sales Certificate 
• American Hotel & Lodging Association Certified Restaurant Server 
• American Hotel & Lodging Association Certified Front Desk Representative 
• American Hotel & Lodging Association Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP) 
• ACT National Career Readiness Certificate 
• IC3 Digital Literacy Certificate 
• National Retail Federation Retail Management Certificate 
• American Hotel & Lodging Association Certified Hospitality & Tourism Management Professional (HTMP) 

Clock Hours: 1728

Award Type: Diploma