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Catering Professional


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Program Description


This course is designed to prepare you to organize and manage a catering function either in a catering facility or at a customer’s location.  Topics to be covered include: catering styles; human resource management; accounting principles for catering; marketing; food production processes; food safety and planning for success.

Program Outcomes


Students will receive a Continuing Education Workforce Training Certificate, and have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).

Financial Aid and Payment Options


Continuing Education Opportunity Grant
Partial Payment Option (through Nelnet Business Solutions)
Tuition Waiver for those who qualify
Employer/Sponsor Paid Tuition
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Local Office of Workforce Development

Program Length


Approximately 100 hours.  Students will have 6 months to complete the course.

Program Requirements


Academic requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic high school level competencies
  • Basic liberal arts knowledge

Computer requirements:

  • PC or a Mac with a high-speed Internet connection (DSL or cable)
  • Basic understanding of computers and how to navigate the Internet
  • E-mail capability

Microsoft Outlook 2007 software should be installed prior to beginning this program. This program is compatible with the Windows XP and later operating systems and IE 7 and later browsers.

Application Process


To apply, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/apply and complete the CCBC Non-Credit Workforce Training Certificate application.  An email will then be sent with program information and any additional requirements necessary to apply for the program.

Open Entry – No screening or documentation required.

Program Course Sequence


Course Number

Course Title

Course Hours

Costs

T=Tuition/F=Fees

Textbook Information

(approximate cost; subject to change)

Course Series:

HSL060

​​Catering Professional Online ​

100

$1,295

T-$40/F-$1255

Included with course cost.

Additional Information


Skills for Success:
Outstanding people skills, professional appearance, ability to work independently, good math skills.  Knowledge and/or experience in hospitality-related fields helpful.

​Since this course is delivered completely online, students will need to have the self discipline to complete all required material on their own.  A course instructor will be available to assist students with questions and to lead online activities during the course of the class.

Career Opportunities:
Hotels, restaurants, convention centers, and catering businesses.

Career Coach


Research your career interests, explore live job postings, take a career assessment, discover which companies in the Baltimore region are hiring, and more.  View a brief tutorial video on how to use Career Coach at: https://youtu.be/C7KpznbPYfA .  Explore career and training opportunities at: https://ccbcmd.emsicareercoach.com/.

Contact Information


Program Coordinator: Yumi Kim | hospitalitycareers@ccbcmd.edu | 443-840-4302 |Owings Mills | Room 305D

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