KKV CULINARY PRE-APPRENTICESHIP

Apprenticeship Info:

Each Registered Apprenticeship Track includes online coursework to be completed outside the workplace, as a supplement to on-the-job training. This coursework is self-paced and delivered by industry-recognized entities like ServSafe, ServSuccess, the American Hotel & Lodging Association Educational Foundation, and ManageFirst, created by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation. It may be completed at school, or at home. 

Online Learning Content & Hours by Track:

• Line Cook = 121 to 146 hours

  • Certified Kitchen Cook Online Program – 50 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 1 – 25 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 2 – 30 hours

  • Restaurant Professional Learning Suite Certification – 8 hours

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification – 4 hours

  • ServSafe Allergens Certification – 2 hours

  • ServSafe Sexual Harassment Prevention for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • Unconscious Bias for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • (Optional) ManageFirst: Controlling Food Service Costs – 25 hours

• Kitchen Manager = 264 hours

  • Certified Kitchen Cook Online Program – 50 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 1 – 25 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 2 – 30 hours

  • Restaurant Professional Learning Suite Certification – 8 hours

  • ServSuccess Certified Restaurant Supervisor Certification – 14 hours

  • ServSuccess Restaurant Manager Certification – 16 hours

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification – 4 hours

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification – 8 hours

  • ServSafe Allergens Certification – 2 hours

  • ServSafe Sexual Harassment Prevention for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • Unconscious Bias for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • ManageFirst: Controlling Food Service Costs – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Hospitality Accounting – 30- hours

  • ManageFirst: Purchasing – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Human Resources Management & Supervisor – 25 hours

• Restaurant Manager = 264 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 1 – 25 hours

  • Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts Level 2 – 30 hours

  • ServSuccess Restaurant Professional Certification – 8 hours

  • ServSuccess Certified Restaurant Supervisor Certification – 14 hours

  • ServSuccess Restaurant Manager Certification – 16 hours

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification – 4 Hours

  • ServSafe Allergens Certification – 2 hours

  • ServSafe Food Manager Certification – 8 hours

  • ServSafe Sexual Harassment Prevention for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • Unconscious Bias for the Restaurant Industry Credential – 1 hour

  • ManageFirst: Controlling Food Service Costs – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Hospitality Accounting – 30- hours

  • ManageFirst: Purchasing – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Human Resources Management & Supervisor – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Hospitality & Restaurant Marketing – 25 hours

  • ManageFirst: Principles of Food & Beverage Management – 25 hours

Here is the link to the presentation on Hospitality Careers created by the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association: PRLA Hospitality Careers Presentation & Video

Additional Information:

PRLA (Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association) they suggested an opportunity to invest in your current curriculum to include industry recognized programs:

1. The Hospitality Tourism Management program, a program through the American Hotel & Lodging Education Institute (AHLEI).   Table of Contents - HTM.pdf

   1. https://ahlei.servsafebrands.com/academic-overview/high-school-overview/hospitality-and-tourism-management

2. ServSafe Foodhandler Certification Course & ServSafe Allergens Certification Course

   1. Both courses are online and offer industry recognized certifications that are recognized by the Department of Education. (Also included in the Apprenticeship Track). 

   2.  See below for a graphic representation of the Products:  ServSafe Product Suite Details 2021.pdf

3. Guest Services Gold, another AHLEI program

   1. Demonstrates how to provide a level of guest service that leaves a lasting positive impression on each of your guests, inspires your coworkers and enhances your job satisfaction.

   2. Industry recognized program (also included in the Apprenticeship Track).

   3. Click here to check out the course and what is offered.

Additionally, you may consider creating a Culinary Club for students interested in the industry:

§  Arrange company tours or job shadowing events to learn about careers.

§  Invite experts to teach a specific cuisine or technique

§  Group activities like cooking through all the recipes in a cookbook