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Kitchen Basics

Jefferson Community College

Micro-CredentialAcademic

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The Kitchen Basics microcredential will provide those looking to start their career in the culinary industry with the background to work in the food service field, while learning necessary skills such as basic culinary, sanitation and safety, and beverage management.

Credits

9 credits

Format

In-Person

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Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • New York

    New York

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 35-2021.00

Skills

Active ListeningService OrientationTime Management

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionTrunk StrengthNear VisionOral ExpressionArm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexteritySpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
  • Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
  • Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
  • Check and log refrigerator, freezer, and cooler temperatures.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareComputer based training softwareVideo creation and editing software

Tools

Belt conveyorsBlendersBread slicersBrick ovensCappuccino machinesCharbroilersChoppersCoffee brewing machinesCoffee grindersCombination slicers/electronic portion scalesCommercial cooking ovensCommercial dishwashersCommercial microwave ovensCommercial rangesCommercial stand mixers

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognitionIndependence
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium35-2021.00Food Preparation Workerstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

  • Work area surfaces and equipment — clean and sanitize under direct supervision following posted protocols in a commercial kitchen.
  • Kitchen utensils, dishes, and silverware — wash and sort according to step-by-step instructions provided by a lead cook.
  • Food and storage area temperatures — take and record using a thermometer under supervisor guidance in a refrigerated storage unit.
  • Food supplies and equipment — carry to and from designated storage areas following safe lifting instructions on a busy kitchen floor.
  • Kitchen garbage containers — empty and reline under direction, following the facility's waste disposal schedule.
  • Food items — place in labeled containers and designated storage areas as instructed to prevent spoilage in a prep kitchen.
  • Basic ingredients — weigh or measure using standard scales and measuring cups under close supervision during routine prep tasks.
  • Kitchen floors and dining areas — sweep, mop, and vacuum following a posted cleaning checklist at the start and end of a shift.
  • Cook requests and verbal instructions — listen attentively and respond promptly to support kitchen staff during service periods.
  • Assigned prep tasks — complete in the order directed by a supervisor, demonstrating basic time awareness during a shift.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
100%
Placement Rate
75%