Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: RSTO-1380 (Section: 1H, CRN: 10527)
Cooperative Education - Restaurant, Culinary and Catering Management-Manager
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Instructor Information
Instructor Michelle Watson
Email watsonma@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 681-4311
Office The Press - Room: 106C
Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00am, Mon-Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm">Monday-Thursday 8:00am-9:00am, Mon-Fri 1:00pm-2:00pm
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Internship Handbook.
Catering Management, 4th Edition
Additional Materials/Resources
Black Hat or Hair net
Chef Coat
Black Pants 
Slip Resistant Black Shoes
Knife Kit
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • RSTO-2301 Principles of Food and Beverage Controls
Learning Outcomes As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
•Identify concepts, terms, and phrases associated with the culinary arts and hospitality industry.
•Identify and implement sanitation and safety procedures and regulations as required in the
industry.
•Use fundamental cooking and baking techniques as well as advanced cooking skills.
•Identify and use advanced food service management theory, including food and labor cost controls,
labor regulations, tax laws , tip reporting, franchise regulations and product liability laws.
Lecture Topics Outline Review of Handbook and expectations. Job procurement and paperwork review.
Food Service Operation Management
Catering Operations
Set-ups and break-downs, procedures
BEO's, Communication and paperwork flow
Timelines, lists and ordering
Vendors and Record keeping
Receiving, Storage and Organization and Inventory
Vendors and Networking
Community Outreach and Fundraisers
Staffing
Building a Team, Training, Delegating and Mentoring
Sales and Marketing
Menus: Developing, Writing, Costing and Pricing and Cost Controls
Service Standards and Tableside Procedures
Tastings
Beverage management and revenue techniques
Record Keeping and Financial Reporting, P+L 

Major Assignments Schedule Handbook 
Quizzes on lecture material
Final Exam Date May 3, 2024 - 9:0 AM   Through  May 3, 2024 - 10:0 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Time sheet  25%, Attendance 40%, Forms 25%, Quizzes 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy Attendance is 40% of your grade in this class
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Business and Industrial Technology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381