English as a Second Language for Food Service Workers

Program Overview

This program enhances comprehension and communication skills for food service workers, covering essential vocabulary, grammar, and American work culture. It consists of three terms with courses focusing on low to advanced ESL for food workers and job searching. Upon completion, students are equipped for employment in the food service industry, with improved communication and job-seeking abilities.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Content: The program focuses on improving comprehension and communication in a food service workplace.
It also develops reading/writing/speaking/listening skills for job searching and interviewing. Students are exposed to vocabulary and grammar essential to working in kitchens or finding jobs in food service. In addition, they develop a better understanding of American work culture.
• Structure: The program consists of three terms, with each term offering one or two courses.
The courses are:
• NCEL 471: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED ESL FOR FOOD WORKERS
• NCEL 480: ESL FOR JOB SEARCHING
• Course Schedule: The course schedule is as follows:
• Fall: NCEL 470

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: The program prepares students for employment in the food service or culinary industry.
• Opportunities: Students can find jobs in kitchens, food service, or other related fields.
• Outcomes: Students will be able to effectively communicate in a food service workplace and have the skills needed to find a job in the industry.