Chef Garde Manger Apprentice - Certificate (Major Code - CGMA)

The Chef Garde Manger Apprentice Certificate provides training in all areas of professional garde manger (cold-food preparation) as well as in food and beverage control and restaurant sanitation. It is intended for those already trained in professional cooking who wish to progress into the garde manger area.

Gainful Employment

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Identify and employ tools and equipment used in garde manger, emphasizing safety and sanitation procedures.
  • Apply fundamental skills in the preparation of cold items to include soups, salads, sauces, dressings, marinades, relishes, mousses, sandwiches, canapés, garnishes, and hors d'oeuvres.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of purchasing, receiving, storage, and issuing controls, while applying the basic mathematical formulas for food and labor costs.
  • Apply food presentation techniques in a themed buffet, with recipes and layout.
  • Assemble and serve an international banquet.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 21 CREDITS

Cold Foods and Salad

CUL 105Nutrition in Food Service

3

CUL 107Restaurant Sanitation*

3

CUL 204Food Service Purchasing and Control

3

Garde Manger Specialty

CUL 215Cooking Essentials*

3

CUL 225Garde Manger I*

3

CUL 226Garde Manger II*

3

CUL 275International Cuisine*

3

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 21 CREDITS