Institutional Food Workers

The Institutional Food Workers certificate program at Pierpont Community and Technical College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Fairmont, WV. The program falls within the food service field (CIP 12.0508) and provides training in food preparation, safety, sanitation, and the operational requirements of institutional food service environments such as hospitals, schools, and correctional facilities.

Pierpont Community and Technical College also offers related programs in culinary arts and technical disciplines. These include Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, Petroleum Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Students in the institutional food workers program can expect training in large-scale food production, nutrition guidelines, food handling regulations, and kitchen equipment operation.