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Cooking and Supervision Certificate

This program provides training for employment in commercial culinary service operations. The program includes coursework in culinary arts, baking and pastry, food purchasing, culinary sanitation, nutrition, marketing, legal control, and financial analysis.  Students will apply those skills with hands-on training.

Total Units:
20

First Year

Semester 1

9 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
CAM 300
Survey of Food Service Careers and Career Skills
3
F, S
CAM 301
Food Theory and Preparation
4
Co-req: CAM 300 & 306
F, S
CAM 306
Culinary Sanitation & Safety
2
F, S

Semester 2

4 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
0
S
CAM 310
Quantity Food Production
4
CAM 300, 301, & 306
S
0
S(P)
0
CAM 306
S
0
S(P)

Year 2

Semester 3

7 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered*
CAM 316
Micro-Entrepreneurship in Food Service
4
CAM 300, 301 & 306; Advisory CAM 310
F
NUTRI 300
Nutrition
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available  (P) = partially online

Career Options/Outlook:

A career in culinary arts management can include performing various food preparation duties and/or supervising and coordinating workers\' activities in preparing and serving food.  Typical tasks may include inspecting supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance of standards; preparing, seasoning, and cooking dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants; ordering supplies; keeping records and accounts, pricing items on menu, or planning menus.  

A sample of reported job titles:

Appetizer Preparer, Back Line Cook, Banquet Cook, Line Cook, Preparation Cook, Cafeteria Manager, Dietary Supervisor, Food and Nutrition Services Supervisor, Food Production Supervisor, Food Service Director, Food Service Manager, Food Service Supervisor, Kitchen Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Restaurant Manager

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

21,020

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

41% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$38,550/yr

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published September 25, 2025

Counselor Contact: Alejandra Tovar   | Faculty Contact: Michael Frigm

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