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Spring 2026 Course Syllabus
Course: CHEF-1310 (Section: 1H, CRN: 11599) Garde Manger |
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| Instructor | Michelle Watson | ||||||||
| watsonma@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 681-4311 | ||||||||
| Office | Press - Room: 106C | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Mon-Thurs 7:30am-9am Mon-Thurs 3:30pm-4:30pm |
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| Additional Contact Information | Press Building Office-409-681-4311 | ||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | A study of cold foods and garnishes. Emphasis on design, techniques, and display of fine foods. |
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| 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.
The Working Garde Manager by Al Meyer ISBN-9781466587748 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Hat or Hair Net
Chef Coat
Black Pants
Slip Resistant Shoes
Knife Kit
Apron-Optional
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| 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.
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
The Professional Garde Manger. It's history and function
Composed Salads, Sauces and Dressings
Dips, Jams and Sauces
Vegetables and Fruits
Cheeses and Displays
Charcuterie
Themed and seasonal boards and platters
Sausages, Pâtés, Terrines
Garnishments and decorative techniques
Puff pastry, Philo and other doughs
Sushi, Finger Sandwiches, Spring rolls etc.
Canapes and cocktail hour snacks
Menu planning and execution
Table displays and set ups
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1: Syllabus review. Course overview. History of Garde Manger. Professional Garde Manger. Basic Principles and Concepts.
Week 2: Composed Salads, Sauces and Dressings
Week 3: Dips, Jams and Sauces
Week 4: Vegetables and Fruits. Test wks 1-4
Week 5: Cheeses and Displays
Week 6: Charcuterie
Week 7: Themed and seasonal boards and platters
Week 8: Test over week 1-7, Sausages, Pâtés, Terrines
Week 9: Garnishments and decorative techniques
Week 10: Puff pastry, Philo and other doughs. Menu assignment.
Week 11: Sushi, Finger Sandwiches, Spring rolls etc.
Week 12 Canapes and cocktail hour snacks. Test wks 1-12
Week 13: Menu planning and execution
Week 14: Table displays and set ups. Executing Party Menus and Themed Buffets
Week 15: Menu Assignment. Practical Final
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| Final Exam Date | May 4, 2026 - 9:0 AM Through May 4, 2026 - 12:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Tests - 45%, Quizzes - 5%, Assignment - 10%, Class Participation 15%, Attendance 10%, Final Exam - 15% | ||||||||
| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Students must be in a clean uniform, and in full uniform at all times during scheduled class time.
No cell phones should be visible or heard during class. Please put your phones away or you will be dismissed for the remainder of the class. No blue tooth technology or recording of lectures in any format (unless approved by the instructor).
No ear buds in the classroom or the kitchen.
No sleeping during class.
Due dates are given and enough time is given to complete all work. No make-up work unless approved.
There will be a practical final exam in the kitchen. All students must take the exam on the scheduled date and time, and failure to do so will result in a 0 on the final exam unless an emergency occurs.
Every student MUST have a copy of the required textbooks by the SECOND week of class. The student will still be responsible for any assignments given.
Complete Blackboard assignments in Blackboard. No emailed work is accepted.
A failure to follow oral and/or written instructions will result in penalties.
Academic dishonesty will result in a zero on any assignment; a second incidence of academic dishonesty will be handled based on campus policies and procedures with the department chair.
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance is worth 10% of you overall grade for this class.
If you are more than 15 minutes late you will be marked absent for the day.
If you are more than 15 minutes late you will not be admitted to the class.
No one is allowed to leave class early- unless it's an emergency.
Absent to class- please notify me or email me.
You must have a valid excuse.
You may be asked for a Doctors note or other written proof to excuse an absence.
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| Additional Information |
Each and every student is responsible for cleaning up after themselves.
This includes every dish or piece of equipment used, (spoons to blenders and everything in between)
including your work station, including the work table and floor.
Communal equipment such as the stove, the oven, the dish room and the floor around them must all be cleaned every class period.
The Chef will stop cooking with enough time for students to clean during class time.
Students will work as a team to clean at the end of class.
All sinks must be emptied of dishes, drained and wiped down.
The dish machine must be emptied.
All dishes must be put on the drying rack.
Classes will be responsible for putting all dishes on the drying rack away from the previous class.
Students will sweep and mop at the end of each class on a rotating basis with each other.
Students will take turns taking out the trash at the end of each class or when the Chef requires it.
Students will be responsible for checking in and putting away deliveries when they arrive during class time.
Students will take turns sweeping and mopping the walk-in refrigerator and the dry storage when necessary.
If you make a mess you will be responsible for cleaning it up.
Cleaning will be counted as part of class participation and will effect your overall grade.
ALL STUDENTS WILL STAY UNTIL THE KITCHEN IS CLEAN, THEN THE CHEF WILL CHECK YOU OUT AND YOU WILL LEAVE TOGETHER.
NO EXCEPTIONS.
Do not leave class before you have done a walkthrough with the Chef. |
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| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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