# Culinary Arts Foundation (Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted))

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Nutrition & Foods

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36142/34940/35871

Program Code: SAC.CULN.CA

Program Control Number: 08745

The Culinary Arts Foundation Certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills necessary to begin their own culinary arts business, for professional improvement and retraining, or for a wide variety of employment opportunities in the profession.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate fundamental skills in food handling, dining room, beverage service, baking and food service, and use of kitchen equipment and tools.
2.  Define classic cooking terminology and methods, apply health and safety standards.
3.  Evaluate information, solving problems, and making decisions related to food preparation and food service.
4.  Describe career opportunities within the food industry and strategize own career pathway.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Course** | | 11.5-15 |
| CULN 110 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| or NUTR 110 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| CULN 120 | Introduction to Culinary Skills & Principles | 3 |
| CULN 130 | International Cuisine | 3 |
| CULN 140 | Introduction to Baking & Pastry | 3 |
| CULN 190 | Food & Beverage Production Management | 2 |
| or CULN 299 | Work Experience - Culinary | 0.5-4 |
| **Total** | | **11.5-15** |