Culinary Arts Certificate
Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement
The Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement is an intentional and specific expansion of the hospitality management program at Mission College. Students gain a solid command of traditional and modern food preparation, presentation, and service practices common throughout the industry.
Menu planning, cost control and the maintenance of a safe, fair, and equitable working environment are reinforced. A complete chef’s uniform is required.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate command of traditional and contemporary culinary preparation and service practices.
- Students will supervise diverse kitchen team in the execution of complete and effective food production and service.
- Students will demonstrate efficient and proficient utilization of the operating control cycle and related resources.
Meet the Following Requirements
- Complete all required certificate courses with a C (or P) or better.
- Complete at least 1/3 of the program courses at Mission College to establish residency.
NOTES:
- Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change. Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portalto view requirements based your catalog year.
- Not all classes are offered each semester.
Core Curriculum Courses Required
Note: these courses are also the required core courses for the Culinary Arts degree.
Code | Class | Units |
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FDR 050A | Introduction to the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 051 | Basic Food Preparation (2.0 Lecture/3.0 Lab) | 5.0 |
FDR 053 | Restaurant Operations (1.0 Lecture/5.0 Lab) | 6.0 |
FDR 058 | Cost Control for Foodservice Organizations (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 072 | Intermediate Cuisine (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 3.0 |
FDR 073 | Fundamentals of Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 075 | Menu Planning (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
FDR 079 | Introduction to Food and Wine Pairing (2.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 3.0 |
FDR 096 | Healthy Cuisine (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
INF 050 | Sanitation and Safety (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
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Occupational Work Experience | 3.0 |
Choose a Minimum of 6.0 Electives Units Below
Code | Class | Units |
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FDR 054 | Hotel and Restaurant Accounting (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 055 | Procurement for Foodservice Operations (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 060A | Food Service Facilities Planning (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 074 | Intermediate Baking and Confectionery (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 076 | Sales and Marketing in the Hospitality Industry (3.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 078 | Advanced Baking and Pastry (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 081 | Intro to Wines and Spirits of the World (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
FDR 082 | Introduction to Chocolate and Confectionary (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 085 | Foundations for Sustainability in Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Services (2.0 Lecture) | 3.0 |
FDR 086 | Beginning Bread Making (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 105 | Catering Management and Operations (1.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) | 2.0 |
FDR 106A | Starting a Mobile Food Business (2.0 Lecture) | 2.0 |
FDR 106B | Food Trucks: Mobile Food Operations (1.0 Lecture/0.5 Lab) | 2.0 |
Additional Requirement
Units | |
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Occupational Work Experience | 2.0 |
Note: The 2.0 units of work experience are composed of 150 hours (minimum) of actual hands-on experience in various food service operations.
Units Required
Units | |
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Total Required Units | 44.0 |
Careers in Culinary Arts
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Creative problem solving
- Customer centric approach
- Management skills
- Communication skills and being bilingual a plus
- Cultural awareness in dealing with a variety of backgrounds/customs
- Multi-tasking
- Strong work ethic and commitment
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of safety requirements and attention to detail
Careers in the Field
- Hotel operations, including front desk, housekeeping, restaurant staff and porters
- Restaurant operations, including cook, server, manager, host, bartender
- Sommelier (expert in wine)
- Restaurant Owner
- Event Planner
- Executive Chef
- Catering Manager or Assistant
- Hotel General Manager and management
- Housekeeper
- Travel Agent and Tour Guide
- Marketing and Public Relations