Classroom Experience
In-depth learning happens in the classroom.
ProStart® students spend two years in the classroom mastering the fundamental management and culinary skills needed for success. ProStart trains students on industry-specific skills that can be used in all aspects of the restaurant and foodservice industry.
Students also leave the program with employability skills – like leadership, accountability, teamwork and responsibility – that they can take with them to positions in all industries.
Fundamental Restaurant Skills
Students receive training in the following areas:
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Management essentials
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Kitchen essentials
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Customer service
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Safety & sanitation
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Communication
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Marketing
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Nutrition
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Purchasing, inventory and cost control
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Culinary arts
Industry-Based Curriculum
Students follow the new Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts curriculum, developed by industry and academic experts. The textbooks include:
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A blend of culinary and management skill topics
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Profiles of industry leaders to introduce students to career paths
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Real-life case studies that build a stronger connection between the classroom and the industry
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