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Food & Beverage Standards of Service

Mohawk Valley Community College · Utica · Events & Hospitality

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Key facts

When
Nov 14, 2026 to Jun 9, 2027Mon and Thu, 6:00 to 8:30 PM
Where and how
In personDowntown Learning Center, Utica
Time commitment
2 semesters90 hours of instruction
Cost
$2,450, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
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About this course

Elevate your front-of-house expertise with the Food & Beverage Standards of Service microcredential. This credential focuses on the principles of fine dining service, food safety, sanitation, front-of-house management, and mixology--offering comprehensive training for those looking to excel in the hospitality and food service industry. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to continue your education and provides the essential skills necessary to deliver exceptional guest experiences for aspiring restaurant managers, servers, and bartenders.

What you'll learn

  • Food Safety & Sanitation
  • Food Service
  • Table Setting
  • Mixology
  • Management
  • Restaurant Operations
  • Operational Structures in Hospitality
  • Social Responsibility
  • Applicable Laws & Regulations

Taught by Rowan Leese and Barbara-anne Maidlow.

What you get

  • Food & Beverage Standards of Service Microcredential

    Digital badge from Mohawk Valley Community College when you finish

    You may be able to share it online. Ask the campus how.

Getting there

Downtown Learning Center, Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica, NY 13501

Plan your trip

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Who can join

  • Ages 18 and up
  • No prerequisites or starting level are listed. Ask the campus if you're unsure.

Help with the cost

  • SUNY Reskilling Fund

    Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.

    Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.

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Jobs this relates to

  • Line Cook
  • Event Coordinator
  • Food Service Manager

Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.

From Mohawk Valley Community College. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.

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Mohawk Valley Community College

Vincent Petronio, Dean, School of Business & Hospitality

vpetronio@mvcc.edu · (315)-792-5497

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Questions about registering? Vincent Petronio, Dean, School of Business & Hospitality, vpetronio@mvcc.edu · (315)-792-5497

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