# Culinary Foundations (Certificate of Achievement)

Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Culinary Arts

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The Culinary Foundations Certificate of Achievement is composed of courses designed for the individual seeking to acquire culinary skills for employment within the exciting and fast-growing food service industry. The program of study includes courses in knife skills, ingredient identification, cooking methods (i.e., sautéing, poaching, grilling), hands-on food production, and food costs. When completed, the courses may be applied to the Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management CA or AS degree.

**Career Opportunities**

Career opportunities with the Culinary Foundations certificate include, but are not limited to: Cook’s Assistant/Commis, Cook (Station, Line and/or Short-Order), Personal Chef, Caterer, Food Writer, Recipe Tester, Food Truck Owner, Food Product Developer.

**Program Learning Outcomes**

Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:

1.  Apply the concepts and techniques of food safety, sanitation, personal hygiene, and professionalism in food handling and preparation.
2.  Apply classical cooking terminology and techniques

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Courses (12 units):** | | 12 |
| CULIN 224 | Principles of Heat Cooking | 1 |
| CULIN 212 | Introduction to Culinary Arts | 4 |
| CULIN 217 | Formulas and Food Costs | 1 |
| CULIN 218 | Ingredients and Equipment | 1 |
| CULIN 223 | Stocks, Soups and Sauces | 1 |
| CULIN 27 | Cuisine Fundamentals | 4 |
| **Total Units:** | | 12 |