Culinary and Hospitality Capstone Program
The Culinary and Hospitality Capstone Program is a unique “earn-n-learn” real-life, real-time community program connecting aspiring chefs and entrepreneurs with restaurant industry professionals from the Colorado Springs community.
The Opus Culinary program is offered at the internship and apprenticeship level. An ‘earn and learn’ experience that is tailored to meet students where they are when they enter the program. The diversity of experiences and customer interface affords students a true understanding fo what is in story for a life time of service work in this industry. Regional chefs and industry partners are constantly on site to enhance that understanding even further and deeper.
Culinary Program Competencies
Real-Life,
Real-Time Experience
Students experience and navigate various food service scenarios, developing a sense of urgency required to serve guests and customers promptly.
Prep and
Knife Skills
Students learn to follow recipes and master proper knife skills and safety. They develop experience preparing a range of produce, meats, and seafood.
Food Safety and
Cleanliness
All students complete the program with the ServSafe Manager food safety certification, equipping them with industry-standard knowledge in safe food handling.
Food Service
Processing
Students learn to create menus, develop recipes, and design plate presentations. They also gain experience in ordering, receiving, and properly storing goods.
Hospitality & Front of
House Basics
Students develop communication skills with guests, set up dining rooms, serve coffee, tea, and soft drinks, and learn the basics of opening and pouring wine.
Explore our Menu's
Creative Kitchen Lunch Menu
Creative Kitchen Dinner Menu
Creative Kitchen Bar Menu
Opus Catering
Creative Cafe Menu