Program overview

Want to take your cooking skills to the next level? This advanced certificate program focuses on gourmet techniques, menu design, and food presentation, giving you the professional knowledge needed to stand out in the culinary field. You’ll gain hands-on experience in high-level food preparation and kitchen management. Career opportunities include sous chef, pastry chef, or catering manager. This program is designed for students who are ready to move beyond the basics and pursue leadership roles in culinary arts.

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Advanced Culinary Arts

Certificate of Achievement

Program Units: 23.0 UNITS

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Fall 2026 1st Term – 9.0 UNITS
Garde Manger

CUL 056

3 Units
Major
Beverage Management

CUL 057

3 Units
Major
Dining Room Service and Management

CUL 058

3 Units
Major
Spring 2027 2nd Term – 14.0 UNITS
Advanced Bakeshop and Desserts

CUL 064

3 Units
Major
Hospitality Industry Seminar

HRCM 006

3 Units
Major
Hospitality Law

HRCM 007

3 Units
Major
Introduction to Food Service Operations

HRCM 008

3 Units
Major
Occupational Work Experience Education

HRCM 015X

1 Units
Major
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Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $23,000 to over $164,000 with an average salary of $49,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Bachelor's Degree.

$23k
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$49k
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$164k+
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Most related careers tied to this program have a bright outlook nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Students will be able to review, recognize, and convert any standardized recipe.
2
Students will be able to generalize the essential skills required to support the performance of positions within the culinary kitchen, and restaurant management.
3
Students will be able to give examples of the correct processes and procedures to manage food service operations based on the guidelines and policies of safety and for safe food systems.
4
Students will be able to identify parts, relationships, and organizational principals to the production of cuisine or the relation to food service operations.