FSM 146 - Quantity Food ProductionF,Sp Practicum I

Institution:

Wayne County Community College District

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Description:

Students are assigned to an appropriate (consistent with their career goalsarea site for (15practicum days.This course requires observation and demonstration of identified skills. The emphasis is on the menu as a control measure and recipes as tools for food preparation and distribution. Students will practice the application of the principles of food preparation, identification of the criteria used for quality assurance, expected yield, and proper technique. Volume food preparation includes egg cookery, vegetables, salads, starches, sauces, meats and basic baking. Students are required to utilize computer programs designed for food production activities. Four 1-hour seminars per semester scheduled at the Northwest Campus. Option 1 Schools Targeted position functions include cooks, bakers, dishwashers, transportation, and service. Task and behaviors appropriate to each position will be observed, demonstrated and practiced. Practicum will be located in an area school district. Option 2 Institutional Students are introduced to the functions required of each food production unit in the foodservices department. This practicum may be located at hospitals, nursing homes, corrections facility or extended care facility. Option 3 Hospitality -- Students are introduced to the functions required of each position in the "back of the houseproduction and "front of the housecustomer service area. Task and behaviors appropriate to each position will be observed, demonstrated and practiced. This practicum will be arranged at a hotel, restaurant, or other for profit establishment.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcccd.edu

Phone Number:

(313) 496-2600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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