The Culinary Arts program at Prince George's Community College supports the institutional mission of providing a quality, affordable, and accessible program filled with academic rigor. Students are prepared for professional and personal success through specialized courses designed to meet the diverse needs of industry leaders.
With a focus on enrichment, growth, and entrepreneurial skills and development, students are provided opportunities to explore all aspects of the culinary industry, including restaurants, bakeries, hotels, catering and events operations, and much more.
Program Requirements
Uniform Policy for Culinary Labs
Students must be dressed in a fully complete uniform on class days. Students who report for class without the items below will not be permitted to participate in lab and class activities or remain in the lab space. Clothing items should be clean and wrinkle-free.
- Knife set.
- PGCC-branded white chef jacket.
- PGCC-branded white chef pants.
- White bib apron and chef hat.
- Black, non-absorbable, non-slip kitchen shoes.
Note: The knife set, chef jacket, pants, and hat can all be purchased at the College Bookstore located in the Largo Student Center.
Other Required Materials for Culinary Courses
- Coues textbooks and materials, as dictated by the syllabi.
- Instant read thermometer.
- Calculator.
- Black Sharpie marker and pen.
- Printed or typed recipes for lab days.
- Notebook for lectures.
Kitchen Lab Requirements
- Hair: Any hair touching the collar must be completely inside the chef hat. Facial hair should be neatly and closely trimmed or clean-shaven. In the case of excessive facial hair, a beard hairnet must be worn.
- Jewelry: A plain wedding band is allowed, as well as a small pair of stud earrings. Watches, bracelets, necklaces, additional rings, earrings, nose rings, facial piercings, tongue piercings, or any other pieces of visible jewelry pierced on the student's body are not allowed. Any visible piercings that cannot be removed must be covered.
- Nails: Nail polish or long fingernails are prohibited.
- Lockers: All personal items must be kept in lockers as classrooms are not considered secure locations. No personal items may enter the lab space. Students must bring their own locks; personal items cannot be stored overnight.
- Cell phones: Cell phone use is not permitted in the lab space. Phone use during class time is discouraged and, as needed, may only take place in hallways. Instructors will authorize students to use cell phones for photography purposes during designated times.
Withdrawal and Refund Fees
All refunds are calculated based on the number of calendar days (not class days) that have elapsed since a class began, including the first day of class. Therefore, the deadline is no longer a specific date for all courses; each section is refunded according to its starting date. One set of rules applies to courses longer than five weeks; another applies to those less than five weeks in duration.
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