UC / Articulated / 5 credits  (year-long class)

Develop the skills necessary for an entry-level position in the restaurant/food service industry. Learn safety and sanitation, nutrition basics, and food service operations. Study planning, preparation, cooking and presentation techniques.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better. 

Certification: Students have the opportunity to earn the California Food Handlers Card.

Class meets Tuesdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

UC / Articulated / 5 credits

Learn the skills needed to work in the baking & pastry industry. Acquire knowledge in proper equipment handling, product identification,  terminology, baking, and pastry preparation and production techniques. Master the basics of making breads, cakes, wedding cake decoration, and plate presentation. 

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

Certification: Students have the opportunity to earn the California Food Handlers Card.

Class meets Thursdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

UC / Articulated / 5 credits  (year-long course)

Develop the skills necessary for an entry-level position in the restaurant/food service industry. Learn safety and sanitation, nutrition basics, and food service operations. Study planning, preparation, cooking and presentation techniques.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better. 

Certification: Students have the opportunity to earn the California Food Handlers Card.

Class meets Tuesdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

UC / Articulated / 5 credits 

Prepare for a career as a chef in a fine restaurant or hotel. Learn safety and sanitation, knife skills, cooking techniques, and food service procedures.

To meet UC/CSU admission requirement (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better. 

Certification: Students will have the opportunity to test for and receive a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate.

Prerequisites: Students must be at least 16 years of age. Students must be responsible for their own transportation to and from the internship site. Students must take and pass ServSafe Food Handler test prior to placement at an internship site; test administered during course hours. Students must earn a grade of 70% or better in the classroom portion of the course to be placed at an internship.

Required Materials: Blue pants and black leather shoes with rubber soles required.

Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

UC / Articulated / 5 credits

Learn the skills needed to work in the baking & pastry industry. Acquire knowledge in proper equipment handling, product identification,  terminology, baking, and pastry preparation and production techniques. Master the basics of making breads, cakes, wedding cake decoration, and plate presentation. 

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must earn a grade of 70% or better.

Certification: Students have the opportunity to earn the California Food Handlers Card.

Class meets Wednesdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

UC / 5 Credits per semester (year-long class)

Use existing culinary skills to master the art of preparing worldwide cuisine. Instruction will include lectures, demonstrations, and student involvement. Participate in competitions, creating and plating dishes with a variety of ingredients. 

To meet the UC/CSU admission requirements (“G” credit), students must complete a full year (two semesters) of the course and earn a grade of 70% or better.

Prerequisites: Students must have completed a Culinary Arts course with a grade of 70% or better.

Required Materials: Blue plants, black leather shoes with rubber soles are required.

Class meets on Thursdays, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM