Program Description

Be a part of the culinary world by enrolling in Chef Services, Catering Services, and Restaurant Management. There is a demand for culinary professionals who can prepare food that is both delicious and appealing. Students will learn hot and cold food production, nutrition, supervision, pastry/baking, food service management and stewarding. Students apply skills learned in the Metro Café and in catering events.

Chef and Catering Services prepares students for the academic requirements of the working pastry chef, certified culinarian and pastry culinarian by the American Culinary Federation. Work experience is needed to complete certification requirements for these occupations.

The following programs are available:

Chef Services prepares students for hot food cook, bakery cook and manager.

Catering Services prepares students for caterer and restaurant manager.

Restaurant Management prepares students for entry-level restaurant manager.

Program Courses

Chef Services

CFF 1000 Food Safety and Sanitation*
CCF 1010 Food Production Essentials*
CHS 1070 Chef and Food Service Specialties
CHS 1080 Chef Services Practicum I
CHS 1090 Chef Services Practicum II

* Leads to ManageFirst Professional Credential by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Catering Services
Prerequisite - Chef Services

CAS 2000 Supervision and Human Relations*
CAS 2010 Stewarding* (Service, Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory)
CAS 2020 Pastry and Baking for the Chef*
CAS 2030 Safe Beverage Services
CAS 2040 Practicum III
CAS 2050 Practicum IV

* Leads to ManageFirst Professional Credential by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

 

Restaurant Management Courses
Prerequisite - Chef Services
CHS 2000 Cost Control and Revenue Management*
CHS 2010 Nutrition*
CHS 2020 Food Service Management*
CHS 2030 Practicum V
CHS 2040 Practicum VI

* Leads to ManageFirst Professional Credential by National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Salary Range

Entry Level $10.50 - $16.75
Catering $22,800+/year

Career Opportunities

Caterer

Bakery cook

Hot food cook

Restaurant Manager

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above

Good physical and mental health

Good eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Ability to get along with others

Positive attitude

Program Length

Chef Services 600 hrs.
Catering Services 600 hrs.
Restaurant Management 600 hrs.

Schedule
5 months, full-day (each section)
Full- or half-day scheduling only

Who Can Enroll

Adults

Location

Springlake Campus
Business Conference Center
1900 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Student Organization

Certifications Available

ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training Certificate

National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation ManageFirst Professional Credential

Metro Tech Accreditations

Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)