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Mix and bake ingredients to produce breads, rolls, cookies, cakes, pies, pastries, or other baked goods.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Baking And Pastry
Certificate of Achievement
Baking And Pastry
AS Degree
Baking And Pastry
Certificate or Training

Prepare or serve specialty coffee or other beverages. Serve food such as baked goods or sandwiches to patrons.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Mix and serve drinks to patrons, directly or through waitstaff.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Baking And Pastry
Certificate of Achievement
Baking And Pastry
AS Degree
Baking And Pastry
Certificate or Training

Perform duties which combine preparing and serving food and nonalcoholic beverages.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Prepare and cook food in a fast food restaurant with a limited menu. Duties of these cooks are limited to preparation of a few basic items and normally involve operating large-volume single-purpose cooking equipment.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Banquet Cook
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Prepare and cook large quantities of food for institutions, such as schools, hospitals, or cafeterias.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree

Prepare and cook to order a variety of foods that require only a short preparation time. May take orders from customers and serve patrons at counters or tables.
Advanced Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Basic Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Basic Culinary Arts
AS Degree
Beginning Culinary Arts
AS Degree