NS 4880

NS 4880

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

Gain experience in facility design; equipment selection, use, and care; job analysis and evaluation; human resources planning; management of financial resources; recipe development and volume food production; computer-assisted management; employee training; and applied safety and sanitation standards. Through planning and executing a themed event, students synthesize and apply knowledge and skills required to operate and manage a foodservice program.  Laboratories are arranged through Cornell Dining and other off-campus sites. Completion of a professional portfolio is required. ServSafe training and examination is conducted; successful completion results in ServSafe manager certification.

When Offered Spring.

Fees Approximately $110 for special supplies/training and activities.
Permission Note Enrollment limited to: senior DPD (Dietetics) students. Junior DPD (Dietetics) students by permission of instructor.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: HADM 1361 , HADM 3365, or intro food service management course, NS 2470 and BIOMI 2900.

Comments NS 4880 is a required course to fulfill Didactic Program in Dietetics knowledge requirements, as outlined in the Learning Outcomes.

Outcomes
  • (2.1): Demonstrate effective and professional oral and written communication and documentation.
  • (2.2): Describe the governance of nutrition and dietetics practice, such as the Scope of Nutrition and Dietetics Practice and the Code of Ethics for the Profession of Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • (4.1): Apply management theories to the development of programs or services.
  • (4.2): Evaluate a budget/financial management plan and interpret financial data.
  • (4.4): Apply the principles of human resource management to different situations.
  • (4.5): Apply safety and sanitation principles related to food, personnel, and consumers.
  • (4.6): Explain the processes involved in delivering quality food and nutrition services.
  • (4.7): Evaluate data to be used in decision-making for continuous quality improvement.
  • (5.1): Perform self-assessment that includes awareness in terms of learning and leadership styles and cultural orientation and develop goals for self-improvement.
  • (5.2): Identify and articulate one's skills, strengths, knowledge and experiences relevant to the position desired and career goals. (5.3): Practice how to self-advocate for opportunities in a variety of settings. (5.4): Practice resolving differences or dealing with conflict. (5.5): Promote team involvement and recognize the skills of each member. (5.6): Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and expectations of a professional in mentoring and precepting others.

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Syllabi:
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  7871 NS 4880   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gier, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: HADM 1360, HADM 3365, or intro food service management course, NS 2470 and BIOMI 2900. Enrollment is limited to: Dietetics (DPD) seniors; Dietetics (DPD) juniors by permission of instructor. Materials fee: approximately $100. Please contact the Division of Nutritional Sciences (DNS) Student Services, dnsstudentservices@cornell.edu, with any questions about enrollment.

  •  7872 NS 4880   LAB 401

    • T TBA
    • Jan 21 - May 6, 2025
    • Gier, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person