FOOD &
BEVERAGE
SERVICES
What is food and beverage services?
A food and beverage career is all about making, serving and managing food and drinks.
People in this field work in restaurants, hotels, cafés, bakeries and even food trucks. They prepare meals, cook recipes, serve customers and help keep everything clean and running smoothly.
If you enjoy cooking, working with people and being part of a fast-paced team, this could be a great career path for you!
COURSES
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Course order |
Course names |
Credentials earned |
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1 |
Intro to Hospitality & Tourism (Prerequisite) |
Certified Guest Service Professional |
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2 |
Culinary Arts 1 |
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3 |
Culinary Arts 2 CTE Lab |
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4-5 |
Baking & Pastry Arts - (Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I and Culinary Arts II) |
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2-5 |
Event Planning & Management |
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6 |
Career Pathway Project in Hospitality & Tourism |
DIRECT TO CAREER
Ready to jump right into your career?
You can apply for the following jobs directly after graduating:
Line Cook
Restaurant Server
Food Service Manager (with experience)
Catering Assistant
Required certifications:
ServSafe Food Handler Certification
ServSafe Manager Certification
COLLEGE
Hone your skills before making your mark.
College pathways:
Culinary Arts
Hospitality Management
Restaurant Management
Local college options:
University of Alabama:
Hospitality Management B.S.
Stillman College:
Business Management Online
Shelton State:
Culinary Arts Certificates
Dual Enrollment
Thinking about starting college early?
The University of Alabama, Shelton State Community College, Stillman College and Auburn University all offer dual enrollment courses you can take in high school to graduate college earlier – no matter where you decide to go to college.
Alabama-approved CRI options:
These state-approved credentials can be used to meet the college and career readiness requirements of the Alabama High School Diploma for post-secondary credentials.
Alabama Certified Employee (ACE)
Barista – Skills for Success
Front Desk Representative
Customer Service – Skills for Success
Food and Beverage – Skills for Success
Meat Cutter – Skills for Success
ProStart National Certificate (must pass the final exam for Year 1 and Year 2, complete 400 hours of mentored work experience, and apply for the credential)
ServSafe Manager
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