Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement

Program Overview

The Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert provides training for entry-level food service careers. It covers basic cooking and baking skills, safety and sanitation, and an introduction to the hospitality industry. Students can choose from a range of electives to specialize in areas such as catering, baking, or nutrition. The program prepares individuals for roles in kitchens, bakeries, and other food service establishments.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert offers training for entry-level careers in the food service industry. The program focuses on back-of-the-house basic cooking and baking skills, safety and sanitation, and an introduction to the hospitality industry.

Required Courses:

• CART 020 Baking and Pastries I (3 units)
• CART 040 Culinary Fundamentals (3 units)
• CART 060 Sanitation and Safety (2 units)
• BUHM 050 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3 units)

Electives:

Students must select 9 units from the following electives:

• CART 002 Kitchen Basics (0.5 units)
• CART 010 Food Procurement & Cost Control (3 units)
• CART 011 (3 units)
• CART 021 Baking and Pastries II (3 units)
• CART 030 Whole Food Natural Cooking (3 units)
• CART 042 Catering and Production Cooking (3 units)
• CART 043 Hors d'oeuvres & Appetizers (2 units)
• CART 044 Charcuterie (2 units)
• CART 045 Deli and Lunch Cookery (2.5 units)
• CART 046 Breakfast Cookery (1.5 units)
• CART 064 Taste, Smell, & Flavor (2 units)
• CART 073 Culture and Cuisine (2 units)
• CART 074 Advanced Cooking (2 units)