Intermediate Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
The Intermediate Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert provides training for careers as first-line supervisors in the food service and lodging industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in today’s job market. This program emphasizes intermediate-level skills in cooking and baking, Garde Manger banquet preparation, and hotel and restaurant operations including food procurement and menu planning.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| 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 |
| BUMA 001 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| HS 013 | General Nutrition | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 9 units from the following | ||
| BUHM 063 | Hotel & Restaurant Operations | 3 |
| BUMA 010 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUMA 027 | Marketing | 3 |
| BUMA 028 | Introduction To Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| BUMA 029 | Retail Merchandise Management | 3 |
| 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 014 | Principles of Food | 3 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 26 | |
