Pro Cooking Fundamentals

Chef instructor shows students how to chop vegetables

Pro Cooking Fundamentals

Course Code: CUL-PROCOOK

Our Pro Cooking Fundamentals program is designed for anyone looking to develop deeper knowledge and skills in planning, preparing, and serving food. You will gain hands-on training in the different types of food service, sanitation, menu planning, food preparation, technique application, recipe and flavor development, and career exploration.

Available Classes

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Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

05/20/24 - 08/06/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Would you like to build skills for work in the culinary/restaurant industry? If so, this course is for you! Learn how the food industry operates in the back of house kitchen. After this course you will understand food service techniques, food safety, and other food production basics. Hands-on training is part of the course, and upon completion you’ll be prepared for employment in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and health facilities.
Meeting time and location:

10/01/24 - 12/16/24
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 1p
Volt Kitchen, Room 104
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Funding Opportunities 

This program is eligible for the Volt Toolbelt Trust, which covers up to 100% of registration costs. Visit our Volt Toolbelt Trust page to learn more.

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You must bring the following to class:

  • ServSafe Manager, 7th edition, with Online Exam Voucher – Product SKU: ESV7. You can purchase your textbook here or the check our campus bookstore for availability.
  • Photo ID – exam will not be administered without a valid ID
  • Black chef’s apron and black chef’s beanie. Available for purchase at discounted rates. Additional uniform gear optional on website.

Please allow enough time for book delivery.

Contact Information

Volt Center
205 First Street
New Bern, NC 28562
252-633-0857

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