Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline. 

*Program credit hours: 74 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.

Cost of Attendance

Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.

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Safety Requirements

Because health and safety is paramount, all tasks, where applicable, must be performed in a safe and timely manner. These requirements may be assessed by our instructors.

These industry standards are set forth by the FDA food code which is enforced by the Moore County Health Department, our advisory board members, and faculty of the Culinary and Pastry Arts Department.

Students must be able to:

• Lift and move, without assistance, cookware typically found in a commercial kitchen.
• Lift and move stock and supplies up to 50 pounds.
• Stand and move about a kitchen and/or laboratory for up to 8 hours.
• Complete cleaning responsibilities requiring stooping, bending, and climbing.
• Move freely, quickly, and safely in a close environment.
• Work in coordination with faculty and fellow students at all times.
• Maintain a professional manner in all situations.
• Pour and handle liquids, including hot liquids.
• Safely handle hot foods.
• Perform repetitive tasks required in a commercial kitchen.
• Use a hand-held fire extinguisher.
• Set up and break down mop bucket
• Set up and break down dish machine
• Take trash and recycling out and re-line bins
• Set up 3 compartment sink.
• Finding, identifying, and using tools and equipment to safely perform these tasks.
• Locating and identifying certain chemicals and using them safely and correctly.
• Safely and accurately store and stack items in the cooler according to FDA Code listed in the servsafe text.
• Other tasks as needed.

This is not a comprehensive list and may be added to at any time.

 

Cooperative Work Experience

Students are required to complete a cooperative work experience related to their program of study where they work for an approved employer. Classroom learning is integrated with work experience allowing career selection evaluation, the demonstration of marketable skills and satisfactory performance of work-related competencies. 

* This program is financial aid eligible. 

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* This program is financial aid eligible. 

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* This program is not financial aid eligible. 

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