Mobile Food Service certificate

About the Program

The Mobile Food Service Certificate program was developed in response to the expanding food service industry and the growth in the hospitality and restaurant industry in the Capital District and beyond. The 26 credit certificate program will provide students an education that will prepare them to work in the mobile food service industry.

The Mobile Food Service Certificate program prepares students for immediate employment. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills critical to working in and operating a mobile food service operation. Specifically, students will build skills in planning, preparing, and providing food service in a mobile setting. Students participating in the program will put their craft to the test in a state-of-the-art SUNY Schenectady food truck, while working at events around the region.

Alumnus Testimonial

Fred Santiago graduated with his Mobile Food Service Certificate and now owns his own food truck!

“The reason I enrolled at SUNY Schenectady was to get the knowledge and experience I needed before I purchased my own food truck. The chefs gave me tremendous advice, input, and encouragement. I worked on the College’s Food Truck at the Empire State Plaza and at other events which gave me the hands-on experience that I needed. Without that experience, I would have been learning as I go. The Certificate program helped prepare me for what to expect as I opened my own food truck. I had a dream and now I have my own business, serving food inspired by my grandmother.”

Fred Santiago ’24, Mobile Food Service Certificate
Owner of Yago’s Munchie Machine

After 20 years of working in corporate health care sales and marketing, Fred decided to pursue his passion for cooking by enrolling in the Mobile Food Service Certificate program. He worked on the College’s Food Truck and interned at the Kentucky Derby.

Find the Food Truck this Summer

SUNY Schenectady/Empire State Plaza

From June 2-August 12 the food truck will be at SUNY Schenectady each Tuesday and Empire State Plaza (on the East Roadway) each Wednesday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Open to the public.

Menu for June 2-July 1

• Zweigle’s Hot Dog - $5
• Hot Dog Combo with Fries - $8
• Ginger Scallion Noodles - $8
  Add a protein: lemongrass chicken or spiced tofu - $10
• Noodle Combo with 1 Pork Bun - $12
• Pork Gua Bao (Buns) 2 Pieces/order - $8
• Asian Loaded Fries - $8
  Fries, spicy garlic sauce, red cabbage slaw, toasted sesame, scallion
  Add a protein: spiced tofu, chicken, or beef - $10
• Apple Fried Dough - $5

Schenectady Pride

Saturday, June 6
2-5 p.m.
Gateway Plaza, 12 State Street, Schenectady

Menu

• Assorted Pizza
  • Broccoli White Cheese Pizza
  • Pepperoni
  • Cheese
• Asian Loaded Fries
  Chicken or pulled pork, spicy garlic sauce, red cabbage slaw, scallions, toasted sesame seed
• Purple Potato Fritters with Sweet Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce

Schenectady County SummerNight

Friday, July 10
5-8 p.m.
Find the truck in the family area near City Hall

Menu

• Ginger scallion Noodles
  Topping: Lemongrass Chicken or Spiced Tofu
• Pork Gua Bao (Buns)
• Asian Loaded Fries
  Fries, spicy garlic sauce, red cabbage slaw, toasted sesame, scallion
  Toppings: Chicken, Beef or Spiced Tofu
• Apple Fried Dough

Music Haven

Thursday, August 13
6-8 p.m.
Schenectady Central Park, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady, NY 12309

Menu

• Zweigles Hot Dog
• Chopped Cheese with Fried (loaded fries)
• Bannoli (Banana Pudding Cannoli)

Liberty Foundation’s Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks, & Forks

Saturday, September 12
12-5 p.m.
Hamburg Street, Schenectady

Menu

• Zwiegles Hot Dogs
• Ginger scallion Noodles
  Topping: Lemongrass Chicken or Spiced Tofu
• Pork Gua Bao (Buns)
• Asian Loaded Fries
  Fries, spicy garlic sauce, red cabbage slaw, toasted sesame, scallion
  Toppings: Chicken, Beef or Spiced Tofu
• Apple Fried Dough

Save the Date! Wing Walk

Saturday, October 3
12-5 p.m.