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Culinary Arts - Certificate

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Courses focus on cold foods, hot foods, baking, nutrition, safety and sanitation, and general restaurant operations.  Complete the program exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of day, weekend and evening classes.

Before you can enroll, you must interview with a Culinary Arts faculty member.

What can I do with this certificate?
Career options:
Gain entry-level employment as a cook, menu planner, dining room manager or other culinary positions.

Academic options: Continue your studies by completing the Associate of Applied Science degree.

Locations: Desert Vista Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-5105,   Lead Faculty: 206-5164

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Course # Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
CUL 101 Principles of Restaurant Operations 3
CUL 110 Food Service Nutrition 2
CUL 115 Food Service Sanitation and Safety 3
CUL 130 Hot Foods I 3
CUL 140 Culinary Principles I 3
CUL 150 Garde Manger I 3
CUL 160 Bakery and Pastry Production I 3
CUL 230 Hot Foods II 3
CUL 250 Garde Manger II 3
CUL 260 Bakery and Pastry Production II 3
Total 29