Culinary Arts Foundation

Certificate of Achievement (Transcripted) Nutrition & Foods · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Course11.5-15
CULN 110Food Safety and Sanitation2
orNUTR 110Food Safety and Sanitation2
CULN 120Introduction to Culinary Skills & Principles3
CULN 130International Cuisine3
CULN 140Introduction to Baking & Pastry3
CULN 190Food & Beverage Production Management2
orCULN 299Work Experience - Culinary0.5-4
Total11.5-15

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