Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
The Basic Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert provides training for entry level careers in the food service industry. Emphasis is on back of the house basic cooking and baking skills, as well as safety and sanitation and introduction to the hospitality industry.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | Units | |
| CART 020 | Baking and Pastries I | 3 |
| CART 040 | Culinary Fundamentals | 3 |
| CART 060 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| BUHM 050 | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 units from the following: | ||
| CART 002 | Kitchen Basics | 0.5 |
| CART 010 | Food Procurement & Cost Control | 3 |
| CART 011 | Menu Planning | 3 |
| CART 021 | Baking and Pastries II | 3 |
| CART 030 | Whole Food Natural Cooking | 3 |
| CART 042 | Catering and Production Cooking | 3 |
| CART 043 | Hors d'oeuvres & Appetizers | 2 |
| CART 044 | Charcuterie | 2 |
| CART 045 | Deli and Lunch Cookery | 2.5 |
| CART 046 | Breakfast Cookery | 1.5 |
| CART 064 | Taste, Smell, & Flavor | 2 |
| CART 073 | Culture and Cuisine | 2 |
| CART 074 | Advanced Cooking | 2 |
| CART 095A | Culinary Arts Work Experience | 1-8 |
| HS 013 | General Nutrition | 3 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 20 | |
