Mobile Food Service Courses

MFS 101 (2-2-3)

Mobile Food Service I

This course provides basic information and skills needed to run a Mobile Food Service operation. Students examine food trucks, food carts, and food railers for various vending opportunities. Students gain experience within a Mobile Food Service operation on the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck. Students learn to produce salads, sandwiches, and soups, utilizing a variety of cooking techniques. The course emphasizes sanitation in compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health.

MFS 102 (2-8-6)

Mobile Food Service II

This course teaches menu development, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and truck maintenance. Students examine the principles of human resources and codes for local and state regulations. Practical experience in a Mobile Food Service operation is provided. Students operate the SUNY Schenectady Food Truck at offsite venues. The course emphasizes sanitation in compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health.
PR: MFS 101 or HOT 111 and HOT 112

MFS 103 (2-8-6)

Mobile Food Service III

This course provides for additional experience in operating a Mobile Food Service operation. Students are responsible for menu development and costing, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and adherence to local and state regulations. Students apply their studies while they execute, staff, and manage a food service concept they have designed. The course emphasizes sanitation in compliance with laws and ordinances of the Department of Health.
PR: MFS 102