Students in the Central Community College Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts program, offered at the Hastings Campus, learn about exciting careers available in the hospitality industry through practical experience in classes, field trips to food and equipment shows, hotel tours and internships with local hotels and restaurants.

Through work in the faculty and staff dining room, students gain experience in food preparation and service. Paying customers help students develop an appreciation for time and cost controls.

Students work independently in planning menus, selecting recipes, planning a work schedule, pre-costing the menu item, and preparing and serving each item.

Culinary Skills

Basic cooking principles are stressed while allowing students to pursue individual interests and career goals. Students develop skills in baking, sauce preparation, soups, garde-manger and entrees. Also stressed are food and beverage cost controls, menu writing and proper table service.

Hospitality Services

Hotel and motel management students study hotel law, housekeeping management, convention and group business, front office procedures, and hospitality management. Students have hands-on experience with industry front office computer software and have the opportunity for internships with local hotels and motels.

Culinary Arts Club 

Students in this program can get additional practical experience by joining the Hastings Campus Culinary Arts Club, which provides catering services for events on the campus.

Culinary Arts Video