
Kitchen Assistant
Prepare for entry-level jobs in food service as kitchen helpers, salad makers, bus persons, cafeteria servers, cook's helpers, prep cooks, and dishwashers.
Program Outline
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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1031612100 | Sanitation and Safety FundamentalsDescriptionApplies sanitary, safety, and legal principles to practices in the food service industry. Successful completion of the course enables students to take a national sanitation certification examination. |
2.00 |
1031612500 | Food TheoryDescriptionFood science principles applied to professional culinary food preparation. Units include professional kitchen operation, recipe terminology, and cooking techniques for various food categories. |
3.00 |
1031612600 | Food Production PrinciplesDescriptionProvides practical experience applying food science principles in food preparation, analysis, and evaluation of preparation techniques. Prerequisites: 1031612500 Food Theory (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed) and 1031612100 Sanitation and Safety Fundamentals (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed). |
3.00 |
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
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1031614000 | Food Practicum IDescriptionCafeteria style restaurant service applying principles, methods, and practices of professional food production. Students rotate weekly to kitchen and dining room stations. Prerequisites: 1031612100 Sanitation and Safety Fundamentals (C or better) and 1031612500 Food Theory (C or better) and 1031612600 Food Production Principles (C or better). |
3.00 |
1031614100 | Food Practicum IIDescriptionA'la carte restaurant service applying principles, methods, and practices of professional food production. Students rotate weekly to kitchen and dining room stations. Prerequisite: 1031614000 Food Practicum I (C or better) (concurrent enrollment allowed). |
3.00 |
At A Glance
How You'll Learn

On Campus
Term Start Dates
Summer 2022: May 2 | Fall 2022: September 6 | Spring 2023: January 9 |
Start dates represent the beginning of a new term. Certain programs or courses may not be available to start every term. Please view the course schedules for a list of upcoming classes or contact the Welcome Center at 715-365-4493.
Approximate Cost
$2,617*
*Based on 10-level courses—materials, books, and fees may be additional
What You'll Learn
- Apply safety and sanitation codes to conditions and operations in food service kitchens.
- Prepare recipes and formulas to industry standards.
- Apply basic food theory to solve problems in food preparation.
- Demonstrate attributes of a culinary professional.
Your Potential Careers
- Entry-level Kitchen Positions
Median Annual Salary
$19,773 | $22,802 | $25,995 |
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