Culinary Arts - CUL

Course teaches introductory hot food cookery with emphasis on product utilization, cost effectiveness, timing and presentation. Students practice traditional and modern cooking techniques and good nutrition. Students will receive hands-on practice utilizing moist and dry heat cooking methods. Students prepare sauces, soups, starches, vegetables and center of the plate entrees. Some menus include practical baking of quick breads and home baked desserts. Chef instructors make frequent demonstrations to reinforce and amplify recipes and lectures.

Through lecture and hands-on cooking, students explore seven important classical and trendy cuisines and some of their food specialties - French, German, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Chinese and Caribbean. Authentic recipes and ingredients will be utilized. Correct cooking techniques and authentic traditional seasoning are emphasized.

Course introduces students to the three main items of the cold kitchen; reception foods, canapes and hors d' oeuvres and buffet arrangements. Students gain hands-on experience in the production of pate, galantines, terrines, salads and other foods that enhance buffets. Students will also be introduced to the use of aspic, techniques of food sculpture and ice carving, plus modern ways of decorating and arranging platters.

Students will apply knowledge and skills to real on-the-job situations in a program designed by a company official and a faculty advisor to maximize learning experiences. Available to students who have completed most core and major requirements and have a 2.5 G.P.A. Contact the Program Coordinator at 775-674-7917 for the application, screening and required skills evaluation. Up to six credit hours may be earned on the basis of 75 hours of internship for one credit.This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

This course teaches that sauces are created through patience, diligence and study and encourages the use of top quality ingredients. Students learn both classical and modern methods of sauce making and learn to use each sauce in at least one dish while learning other uses for the same sauce.

Course is intended to give the student the tools needed in today's tight labor market for advancement in the food service industry. Chefs, sous chefs, food managers, as well as owners, must know and understand food service math and the importance of the bottom line to an operations success. Students will be exposed to such topics as organizing a business's food costs, purchasing, equipment selection, facilities design, scheduling staff, calculate cost percentages, and breakeven points.

An advanced course, utilizing CUL 125 principles with emphasis on more sophisticated American and European goods such as layered dough, baked custards, gelatinization, and restaurant type desserts. Students are expected to continue development of skills for producing quality products.

Through lecture and hands-on cooking, students explore seven American regional cuisines and their local food specialties - New England, Middle Atlantic, Deep South, Texas and Southwest, Midwest and Mountain States, Pacific Northwest, California and Hawaii. Authentic recipes and ingredients will be utilized. Correct cooking techniques and authentic traditional seasonings are emphasized.

Various short courses and workshops covering a variety of subjects. The course will be a variable credit of one-half to six credits depending on the course content and number of hours required. The course may be repeated for up to six credits.

Students learn fundamentals of bread and pastry making, with the emphasis on American products. Included are: baking ingredient properties, function and use of equipment, understanding bakery procedures, recipe conversion, proper storage and sanitation. Students produce home style products including pies, cookies, quick breads, yeast leavened goods, cakes and icings. Elementary cake decoration techniques are introduced; however, emphasis is on production of quality hand-crafted products.