Culinary Arts: Basic Food Service

Program Description:

The Culinary Arts program provides students with basicknowledge and practical training experiences in food service principles andbaking fundamentals. The program curriculum gives students opportunities topractice skills and techniques in the culinary arts field through lab work andvarious types of catering experiences.

Program Requirement:

Proof of a current negative TB test is required for anyculinary course that includes laboratory hours. Some Possible Careers Chef orcook in a restaurant, school, hotel, or cruise ship, pastry chef, baker, souschef, chef de froid, caterer, restaurant owner, restaurant or hotel generalmanager, or dining room manager. 

Program Student Learning Outcome Statement:

Students who complete the program will be: • attractive candidates for job openings and promotions in the culinary arts field through the development of a strong personal work ethic and an outstanding demonstration of acquired culinary skills. (CCC Catalog, p.114)

 

Projectionfor 2021 - 2022 to 2022 – 2023 at Contra Costa College:

Associate:     8                   CertificateLow Unit:        35                    Total:  43

The principle objectives of the CulinaryArts Department are to provide an opportunity for students to discover theculinary arts, the science of gastronomy and to learn how to prepare and servefood of the highest possible quality.  Duringtraining, emphasis is placed on building character and leadership ability tofurther prepare students for the demanding professional environment of the foodservice industry.

Creation of a learning atmospheresimilar to a realistic food service business assists the students in preparingfor the move into the job market.  Insummary, Culinary Arts is a very viable and sustaining program that providesneeded training to the members of our community and beyond; provides a valuableand necessary food service element to the patrons on and off campus; andrepresents a successful promotional image for the college as a whole.  The Culinary Arts Department is destined forsuccess with the help of the staff, students, and community working andstriving in collaboration.

 

 Program Requirements Narrative

1. Completed High School

2. Have passion for culinary arts

3. Able to do math

4. Willing to live within your means

5. Possess a strong work ethic

6. Need to complete 54 hours of laboratory for eachsemester

Courses required for thecertificate:

1.5 units           CULIN-105      FoodSafety Training

3 units              CULIN-280      Applied Math for Food Service

3 units              CULIN-200      California Cuisine

1.5 units            CULIN-250      International Cuisine

4 units              CULIN-099      Occupational Work Experience

1 unit                CULIN-095A    Catering Laboratory for CULIN 120

1 unit                CULIN-095B    Catering Laboratory for CULIN 241A

1 unit                CULIN-095C    Catering Laboratory for CULIN 241B

1 unit                CULIN-095D    Catering Laboratory for CULIN 130

 Total Units = 17 units

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Chef Nader Sharkes - Has communicated with the region. Additionally this program is a designed partnership with Bay Area Rescue Mission located in Richmond. Cabrillo SC - Monterey Contra Costa East Bay Diablo Valley East Bay Laney East Bay San Francisco Mid-Peninsula San Francisco Ctrs Mid-Peninsula Santa Rosa North Bay