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  • Microcredential
  • Help with cost possible
  • Prepares for a certification exam

Food, Nutrition and Safety Basics

SUNY Cobleskill · Cobleskill · Culinary

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Key facts

When
Jan 18 to Apr 30, 2027Mon and Wed, 1:00 to 3:30 PM
Where and how
In personMakerspace, Cobleskill
Time commitment
1 semester10.1 continuing education units (CEUs)
Cost
$1,075, estimatedHelp with cost possible
Who can join
Ages 18 and upNo prerequisites listed
What you get
Digital badgeAlso prepares you for a certification exam

About this course

Dive into the heart of food science, nutrition, and safety as you unlock the secrets of culinary innovation with the Food, Nutrition and Safety Basics microcredential! You will be able develop and test nutritious, delicious new food products, understand and create nutrition fact food labels and be an exemplar for food safety guidelines compliance, studying the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP) and earning ServSafe certification. This microcredential focuses on using the data and research of food science to create new food creations that blend the perfect balance of flavors, textures and aromas. This microcredential is perfect for existing professionals seeking to add new skills as well as a new entry point for those just beginning their culinary careers. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for entry or junior level positions in restaurants and test kitchens with options to continue study in food science or culinary arts.

What you'll learn

  • Food Science
  • Food Testing
  • Nutrition Facts Food Labels
  • Data Collection
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Nutrition Analysis
  • Macro- and Micro-Nutrients
  • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
  • Mathematical Analysis
  • Purchasing
  • ServSafe

Taught by Debora Gimbart, Shayne Rembrant and Aldous Stobie.

What you get

  • Food, Nutrition and Safety Basics Microcredential

    Digital badge from SUNY Cobleskill when you finish

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

  • Prepares for an industry certification exam

    The exam may be separate and run by another organization.

    Ask the campus which exam, its cost and whether it is included.

  • 10.1 continuing education units (CEUs)

    Often used for professional license renewal

    Check that your licensing body accepts them.

Getting there

Makerspace, SUNY Cobleskill, Cobleskill, NY 12043

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

  • Financial Aid

    Marked by the campus as possibly available

    Ask the campus who qualifies and who decides.

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Jobs this relates to

  • Line Cook
  • Event Coordinator
  • Food Service Manager

Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.

From SUNY Cobleskill. Finishing a course doesn't guarantee a job.

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SUNY Cobleskill

Deb Pernat, Program Coordinator

pernatdg@cobleskill.edu · (518) 255-5537

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Questions about registering? Deb Pernat, Program Coordinator, pernatdg@cobleskill.edu · (518) 255-5537

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