2019-2020 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog
Badge in Food and Beverage Service
The HTM badge in food and beverage service provides students with the knowledge and skills to work responsibly and productively in the food and beverage industry. The badge (not a degree or certificate) will prepare students in the following areas:
Upon completion of this badge, a student will be able to perform the following:
- Identify strategies to provide superior service to guests.
- Apply best practices in food safety.
- Develop procedures for proper ordering, receiving, storing and issuing of food and supplies.
- Apply standard equipment purchasing and layout principles
- Calculate and apply food and beverage cost and revenue control systems.
- Explain basic nutritional issues associated with food production.
- Explain important social concerns associated with food production, preparation and consumption.
- Demonstrate how various ingredients react to different forms of cookery.
- Explain food safety regulations, regulatory agencies, and inspection processes.
- Explain licensing issues related to food and beverage management.
- Develop a labor schedule.
Admission
Admission as a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student.
Program Location
Online, except for an HTM 250 lab sessions held in Allendale (The Meadows).
Contact for Admissions/Inquiry
Scott Rood, Assistant Director, Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Requirements for the Badge in Food and Beverage Service
The digital badge is comprised of three courses: (Credits: 8)