Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Culinary Arts Certificate, the student will demonstrate knowledge and skills to enter the foodservice industry as a chef's assistant or to work in related areas of foodservice.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. The student will be able to demonstrate effective cost control and recipe conversions in a modern food service establishment.
2. The student will be able to demonstrate proper and safe food handling skills as outlined by the National Restaurant Associations serv-safe program.
3. The student will be able to demonstrate food delivery techniques including buffets, catered and plated food functions.
4. The student will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to function at the level of prep cook or bakers assistant in a modern food service establishment.
5. The student will be able to demonstrate the preparation of a variety of hot foods, cold foods and bakery items using standardized recipes.
6. Program completers will identify different elements of the hospitality industry and skills needed to gain employment.

Core Requirements

Complete 29.5 units

Minimum Units Required: 29.5

Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.