Program: Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts Department at LBCC has state of the art facilities and experienced faculty that provide a professional and inclusive hands-on learning environment to prepare students for successful careers in food services. 

The Culinary Arts program provides students with standard, occupational, entry-level skills in the Culinary Arts, and improves the understanding of culinary fundamentals with hands-on training using traditional and state-of-the-art techniques and equipment, with an emphasis on industry-standard safety and sanitation practices. 

Culinary Arts, Program Brochure

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Degrees & Certificates

Culinary Arts (AA + Cert) Curriculum Guide

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Associate in Science (AS), Culinary Arts

Plan Code: 2147 - Students learn skills for positions in food preparation for institutional, restaurant airline catering, convention center, cruise line, supermarket, and hotel restaurant-type food operations. Students will enhance their skills in a variety of cooking techniques. The associate degree will provide students with a broad based general education, which will prepare them for global citizenry. There are course material fees associated with this program that range from $588.00-598.00. Additionally, schoolspecific chef’s uniform and discipline-specific tools and equipment costs are approximately $80.00.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Propose and assemble a complete three course meal from a given set of ingredients and select the most appropriate tools and equipment for each task.
• Compare and contrast the different knives used in a kitchen and effectively demonstrate their uses with competence.
• Analyze a plated meal, distinguish the different cooking techniques and methods used in its preparation, and critique the flavor, the plating, and the garnish.
• Demonstrate industry-standard kitchen safety and sanitation practices.

Certificate of Achievement, Culinary Arts

Plan Code: 3147 - Students learn skills for positions in food preparation for institutional, restaurant airline catering, convention center, cruise line, supermarket, and hotel restaurant type food operations. Students will enhance their skills in a variety of cooking techniques.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES:

• Students will be able to understand and execute food preparation in Food Service operations using proper knife skills, accurate cooking methods and plating techniques, with the enhancement of International Cuisine knowledge while applying Safety & Sanitation rules according to Industry Standards.

Course Offerings

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Course Name	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
BCOM 222 Job Search Skills
BCOM 262 Soft Skills for the Workplace
CULAR 20 App Food Service Sanitation in Hotel/Restaurant Management
CULAR 202 Introduction to Culinary Skills and Principles
CULAR 211 Intermediate Culinary Skills and Principles
CULAR 215 Buffets and Catering
CULAR 216 World Cuisine: American Regional
CULAR 217 Vegetarian & Specialty Cuisine
CULAR 218 World Cuisines: Asian
CULAR 219 World Cuisines: Mediterranean
CULAR 222A Advanced Restaurant Operations
CULAR 222B Advanced Restaurant Practicum
CULAR 225 Product and Menu Development
CULAR 230 Baking & Pastry Skills for Culinary Students

Course Descriptions

FAQ

How long does the program take?

For a full time student taking 12 units or more, the Certificate of Achievement may be completed in 3 semesters plus one summer.

Make a 30-minute appointment with an academic counselor to receive services in educational plans, transcript evaluation, and career planning.

What types of cooking experience do I need to enter the program? 

No prior cooking experience is required to enter the program.

What if I have a food allergy? 

Let your instructor know what types of allergy before your class starts and she/he will give you more information. 

Do I need to purchase food for class? 

No.  Your class material fee will cover all food ingredients.

How much does the program cost? 

These are approximate costs for Culinary Arts Degree & Certificate.

Degrees & Certificates	Estimated Cost
A.S. in Culinary Arts	Tuition:  $1794 ($46 per unit for 39 units)  Books:  $250  Uniform:  $200  Knife Set:  $150  Material Fees:  $585  Books:  $250  19 Units of GE: $874 Total: $4,103
Certificate of Achievement in Culinary Arts	Tuition:  $1794 ($46 per unit for 39 units)  Books:  $250  Uniform:  $200  Knife Set:  $150  Material Fees:  $585  Books:  $250  Total: $3,229

*Fees are subject to change. Please visit Financial Aid for more information on tuition cost and Federal Work Study information.

Who are the Career & Technical Education (CTE) counselors?

Schools/Program	Counselor	Location
Career & Technical Education	Alicia Andujo	LAC
Career & Technical Education	Lorraine Blouin	LAC
Career & Technical Education	Laura Garcia	LAC
Career & Technical Education	Diana Ogimachi	LAC
Career & Technical Education	Robert Olmos	PCC
Career & Technical Education	Tom To	PCC

Please visit the Counseling Office for Academic Counseling, Career Exploration, Educational Planning, College Transfer, Student Resources, and many others to help you achieve your educational goals.

Will my credits transfer from another institution?

Depending on which institution and the type of class. This will be assessed on an individual basis. Make an appointment with an academic counselor.

For more information, please visit LBCC Transfer Center.

How do I receive my degree or certificate after I finish the coursework?

You will need to complete an application for your degree or certificate and submit that application to the LBCC Admissions & Records office. Visit Admissions & Records for more details.