# CAA117 Basics of Dining Service

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**Last Updated:** 2026-10-14T21:37:19+00:00

**College:** College of Culinary Arts

**Department:** Culinary Arts

**Credit Hours:** 2.00

**Prerequisites:** None

**Corequisites:** None

**Course Description:**

This course serves as an introduction to the practical skills and knowledge needed for efficient food and beverage service. Topics include dining room set-up, common styles of service, allergen awareness, customer service, basic mixology and beverage service techniques.

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- [Culinary Arts (AAS)](https://www.ecpi.edu/college-of-culinary-arts/programs/culinary-arts)
- [Culinary Arts (Diploma)](https://www.ecpi.edu/college-of-culinary-arts/programs/culinary-arts-diploma)

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