Introduction to Culinary Arts
Program overview
Love food and want to start building your skills in the kitchen? This certificate introduces you to the fundamentals of cooking, baking, and kitchen operations. With hands-on training and real-world practice, you’ll develop the techniques needed to start a career as a line cook, prep cook, or kitchen assistant. Career opportunities include positions in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, or bakeries. This certificate can be used to upskill in your current job or as an entry point to a new career in the culinary field..
Course Sequence (Program Map)
Introduction to Culinary Arts
Certificate of Achievement
Program Units: 17.0 UNITS
This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan.
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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous CatalogsPrinciples of Food with Lab
CUL 001
Sanitation and Safety
CUL 003
Culinary Production and Operations
CUL 007
Introduction to Commercial Baking
CUL 052
Introduction to Hospitality Management
HRCM 001
Hospitality Cost Control
HRCM 012
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous Catalogs
Related Careers
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.
Low $49k
Average $164k+
High
Growth Outlook
Most related careers tied to this program have a bright outlook nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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