Culinary Arts Diploma

Program Overview

The Culinary Arts Diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for the culinary profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, occupational, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of culinary theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Culinary Arts Diploma. Graduates who are current practitioners will benefit through enhancement of career potential. Entry-level persons will be prepared to pursue diverse opportunities in the culinary field as cooks, bakers, or caterers/culinary managers.

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Entrance Requirements

Education: A high school diploma or its equivalent is required for admission. Age: 16 years or older Placement: Achievement of appropriate scores on the college's placement test or submission of acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Provisional Admission accepted.

Course Overview

Course	Credit Hours
GENERAL CORE COURSES
ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills. Required textbooks and materials: Business Communications Essentials: A Skills Approach to English, ISBN 978-0-13-253971-5, $156.47 2570	3
MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems.Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics. Required textbooks and materials: Applied Basic Mathematics, ISBN 0-321691822, $202.24 RECOMMENDED: TI-30XIIS calculator, $15 2635	3
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today*s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills. Required textbooks and materials: Your Career: How to Make it Happen, ISBN 978-11-111-572-31-0, $95.54 2560	2
OCCUPATIONAL COURSES
COMP 1000 Introduction to Computer Literacy Introduces the fundamental concepts, terminology, and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology, the Windows environment, Internet and email, word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and presentation software. Required textbooks and materials: Guidelines for Microsoft Office, ISBN 978-0763867485, $128.72 2403	3
CUUL 1000 Fundamentals of Culinary Arts Provides an overview of the professionalism in culinary arts, culinary career opportunities, Chef history, pride, and espirit d corp. Introduces principles and practices necessary to food, supply, and equipment selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Topics include: cuisine, food service organizations, career opportunities, food service styles, basic culinary management techniques, professionalism, culinary work ethics, quality factors, food tests, pricing procedures, cost determination and control, selection, procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work. Required textbooks and materials: Letters to a Chef, ISBN 978-0-465-00777-6, $11.79 Tasting Success, ISBN 978-0-478-58154-4, $55.94 On Cooking, ISBN 978-0-13-345855-8, $143.25 My Culinary Lab, $87.85 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2452	4
CUUL 1110 Culinary Safety and Sanitation Emphasizes fundamental kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, maintenance, and operation procedures. Topics include: cleaning standards, O.S.H.A. M.S.D.S. guidelines, sanitary procedures following SERV-SAFE guidelines, HACCAP, safety practices, basic kitchen first aid, operation of equipment, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, dishwashing, and pot and pan cleaning. Laboratory practice parallels class work. Required textbooks and materials: ServSafe Essentials, ISBN 978-1-58280-317-3, $102.50 My ServSafe Lab, $87.85 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2453	2
CUUL 1120 Principles of Cooking This course introduces fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: weights and measures, conversions, basic cooking principles, methods of food preparation, recipe utilization, and nutrition. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work. Required textbooks and materials: On Cooking, ISBN 978-0-13-345855-8, $143.25 My Culinary Lab, $87.85 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2454	6
CUUL 1129 Fund/Restaurant Operations Introduces the fundamentals of dining and beverage service and experience in preparation of a wide variety of quantity foods. Course content reflect American Culinary Federation Education Institute apprenticeship training objectives. Topics include: dining service/guest service, dining service positions and functions, international dining services, restaurant business laws, preparation and setup, table side service, and beverage service and setup, kitchen operational procedures, equipment use, banquet planning, recipe conversion, food decorating, safety and sanitation, and production of quantity food. Laboratory practice parallels class work. Required textbooks and materials: At Your Best, ISBN 978-0-7645-5747-7, $30.55 Wait Staff Uniform, $180 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2455	4
CUUL 1220 Baking Principles Baking Principles presents the fundamental terms, concepts, and methods involved in preparation of yeast and quick breads and baked products. Emphasis is placed on conformance of sanitation and hygienic work habits with health laws. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute cook and pastry apprenticeship training objectives, along with Retail Bakery Association training program. Topics include: baking principles; Science and use of baking ingredients for breads, desserts, cakes, pastries; weights, measures, and conversions; preparation of baked goods, baking sanitation and hygiene, baking supplies and equipment. Laboratory demonstrations and student experimentation parallel class work. Required textbooks and materials: On Cooking, ISBN 978-0-13-345855-8, $143.25 My Culinary Lab, $87.85 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2456	5
CUUL 1320 Garde Manager Introduces basic pantry manger principles, utilization, preparation, and integration into other kitchen operations. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute apprenticeship pantry, garnishing, and presentation training objectives. Topics include:pantry functions; garnishes, carving, and decorating; buffet presentation; cold preparations; hot/cold sandwiches; salads, dressings and relishes; breakfast preparation; hot/cold hors d*oeuvres; chaudfroids, gelees, and molds; and pats and terrines. Laboratory practice parallels class work. Required textbooks and materials: On Cooking, ISBN 978-0-13-345855-8, $143.25 My Culinary Lab, $87.85 (RECOMMENDED) Garnishing kit, $65 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2457	4
CUUL 1370 Culinary Nutrition & Menu Development This course emphasizes menu planning for all types of facilities, services, and special diets. Topics include: menu selection, menu development and pricing, nutrition, special diets, cooking nutritional foods, and organics. Laboratory demonstrations and student management and supervision parallel class work. Required textbooks and materials: Nutrition for Food Service, ISBN 978-0-470-05242-6, $75.67 On Cooking, ISBN 978-0-13-345855-8, $143.25 My Culinary Lab, $87.85 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2458	3
CUUL 2160 Contemporary Cuisine This course emphasizes all modern cuisine and introduces management concepts necessary to the functioning of a commercial kitchen. Topics include:international cuisine, cuisine trends, kitchen organization, kitchen management, kitchen supervision, competition entry, nutrition, menu selection, layout and design, and on/off premise catering. Laboratory demonstration and student experimentation parallel class work. Required textbooks and materials: International Cuisine, ISBN 978-1-4180-4965-2, $133.91 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2461	4
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CUUL 2130 Culinary Practicum This course familiarizes the student with the principles and methods of sound leadership and decision making in the hospitality industry and provides the student with the opportunity to gain management/supervision experience in an actual job setting. Students will be placed in an appropriate restaurant, catering, or other food service business for four days per week throughout the quarter. On-the-job training topics include: restaurant management/on-off premise catering/food service business, supervisory training, and management training, on-off premise catering, hotel kitchen organization, kitchen management, restaurant kitchen systems, institutional food systems, kitchen departmental responsibilities, and kitchen productivity. Topics include: basic leadership principles and how to use them to solicit cooperation, use of leadership to develop the best possible senior-subordinate relationships, the various decision making processes, the ability to make sound and timely decisions, leadership within the framework of the major functions of management, and delegation of authority and responsibility in the hospitality industry. Required textbooks and materials: The Professional Kitchen Manager, ISBN 978-0-13-139174-1, $122.20 American Regional Cuisines: Food Culture and Cooking, ISBN 978-0131109360, $141.40 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2459	6
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CUUL 2140 Adv Baking & International Cuisine This course introduces international cuisine and acquisition of advanced cookery techniques. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation Educational Institute cook apprenticeship training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become chefs. Topics include: international cuisine, advanced grill cookery, advanced vegetable cookery, advanced meat cookery, advanced line cookery, advanced fry cookery and nutrition.Laboratory practice parallels class work. ***Provides in-depth experience in preparing many types of baked goods commonly found in restaurants and hotels. Course content reflects American Culinary Federation and Retail Bakery Association training objectives and provides background for those aspiring to become pastry chefs or bakery supervisors. Topics include: breads, pies, cakes, pastry dough, puff pastry, icing, filling, and candy. Laboratory practice parallels class work. Required textbooks and materials: Professional Baking, ISBN 978-1119148449, $175.95 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2460	6
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CUUL 2190 Principles of Culinary Leadership Familiarizes the student with principles, skills, methods, and behaviors necessary for sound leadership of people in their job responsibilities.Emphasis will be placed on real-life concepts, personal skill development, applied knowledge, and managing human resources.Course content is intended to help leaders, managers, and supervisors deal with a dramatically changing workplace that is affected by technology changes, a more competitive and global market place, corporate restructuring, and the changing nature of work and the workforce.Topics include:Leadership Principles, Leadership Relative to the Function of Management; Decision Making Process; Building and Effect Organizational Culture; Human Resource Management; and Delegating Management, Organization, and Control. Required textbooks and materials: The Professional Kitchen Manager, ISBN 978-0-13-139174-1, $122.20 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Chef's Uniform, $72.50 ONE-TIME PURCHASE: Equipment, $8.60 2462	3
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MGMT 1115 Leadership This course familiarizes the student with the principles and techniques of sound leadership practices. Topics include:Characteristics of Effective Leadership Styles, History of Leadership, Leadership Models, The Relationship of Power and Leadership, Team Leadership, The Role of Leadership in Effecting Change. Required textbooks and materials: Leadership Research Findings, Practice, and Skills, ISBN 1-133-43522-X, $32.91 2655	3
*52 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation