CLR 211 - Menu Design

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Culinary Arts (chef's Apprent)

Description:

In this course students learn the fundamentals of writing and designing menus for restaurants and other foodservice operations. Students gain an understanding of various menu styles including a la carte, cyclical and buffet. Students learn to develop, convert and cost recipes and use that data to set menu prices. The principles of nutrition for planning well-balanced menus receive special emphasis. Menu trends and the preferences of the dining public are explored. Students discuss ethical choices and truth in menu writing.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CLR 102, MAT 080 or successful placement  

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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