Food Service Management, Certificate of Completion

School of Business, Hospitality & Technology (BHT)

The Food Service Management certificate program is available to persons interested in the hospitality/food service field who want the skills necessary to become entry-level supervisors or who want to enhance their current knowledge, skills and abilities as managers. Food safety, sanitation and HACCP procedures are stressed. Classroom instruction includes theory and hands-on application in food service, nutrition, human resources, beverages and business practices.

Students may sit for course examinations prepared by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (EI). Upon successful completion, students will be awarded ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification from NRAEF and Course Completion Certification from EI. This is an additional certification available from a third party.

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Educational Option Information

• This educational option can be completed: Part-time or full-time. Full-time students can complete the program in two terms.
• This educational option can be started: Any term
• Primary course location: Main Campus; some theory courses are offered online

Special Requirements

• Students are required to purchase new textbooks for program courses with third party exams.
• Students are required to purchase chef’s uniforms, textbooks, and tools.
• Students should be able to lift 30 pounds
• Students must be able to stand for the duration of the laboratory class.

Approximate Costs of this Educational Option

• Cost of Attendance
• Tuition
• Books
• Program and Course Fees

Financial Aid Considerations

• This is a financial aid eligible program.
  • Direct Subsidized Loans: 150 percent rule
  • Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.

Educational Opportunities

Students completing the certificate may also receive certificates in Culinary Fundamentals and Hospitality and Tourism.

Many of the courses in this program are transferable and some may be applied to four-year degree programs at other institutions. CNM currently has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities in New Mexico and elsewhere.

Career Opportunities

Jobs are available in restaurants, casinos, resorts, schools, retirement homes, hospitals, cruise ships, catering companies, convention centers and other areas. Types of positions range from entry level to supervisory/managerial positions, including service managers and kitchen managers.

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses

Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.