The JCCC food and beverage management program prepares graduates to enter restaurant, club or food service management as a trainee or assistant manager. Courses in the 68-credit-hour program include supervisory management, hospitality accounting, hospitality law, food management, design techniques and advanced hospitality management. In addition, students learn food preparation skills through courses in basic and intermediate food preparation, menu planning, purchasing, nutrition and beverage control. Individuals considering this field should enjoy a very active environment and a lot of contact with people.

(Major Code 2550; CIP Code 12.0504)

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Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Food and Beverage Management, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Successfully supervise a team that provides a high-quality guest experience.
  • Demonstrate understanding of accounting strategies and operational cost control that ensure business profitability.
  • Understand the laws and regulations related to running a safe and sanitary food service operation.
  • Demonstrate learned skills in professional cooking, baking, and food preparation.
  • Create a menu design that drives sales and keeps customers coming back.
  • Incorporate nutrition basics and healthy meal planning.
  • Recognize kitchen facilities design and management, including safety and sanitation.