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Culinary Arts Management A.A. Degree

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:

43-51

First Year

Semester 1

11-12 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
CAM 300 Survey of Food Service Careers and Career Skills	3		F, S
	0		F(even year)
CAM 306 Culinary Sanitation & Safety	2		F, S
	0	Advisory: CAM 300	F(even year)
CRC Area II(a)-Writing Competency	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su

Semester 2

10 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
CAM 301 Food Theory and Preparation	4	Co-req: CAM 300 & 306 (can be taken earlier)	F, S
	0		S
	0		S(P)
	0	CAM 306	S
CRC Area I-Humanities	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area IV-Natural Science	3		F, S, Su

Year 2

Semester 3

11.5-15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
CAM 316 Micro-Entrepreneurship in Food Service	4	CAM 300, 301, & 306	F
CAM 332 Culinary Financial Management	3	CAM 300	F(P)-odd year
	0		F(P)-odd year
NUTRI 300 Nutrition	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity	1		F, S, Su
CAM 498 ¹ Work Experience in Culinary Arts Management	0.5-4		F, S, Su

¹ A total of 4 units of CAM 498 is required for the degree. This also can be completed during the summer.

Semester 4

10.5-14 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*
CAM 498 Work Experience in Culinary Arts Management	0.5-4	CAM 300, 301, 306, 310, & 312	F, S
CAM 310 Quantity Food Production	4	CAM 300, 301, 306	S
	0		S(P)
CRC Area V(a)-American Institutions	3		F, S, Su
CRC Area V(b)-Social & Behavioral Sciences	3		F, S, Su

^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 (2018-2028):

41% growth

Median Salary in California (2021):

$38,550/yr

Sources:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/35-1012.00

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

The map also meets the requirement for

the Certificate of Proficiency in Basic Culinary Service and

The Certificate of Achievement in Cooking & Supervision.

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

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