Culinary Arts, Intermediate
Certificate of Achievement

The Intermediate Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement program at College of the Desert provides training for careers as first-line supervisors in the food service and lodging industries, one of the fastest growing sectors in today’s job market. This program emphasizes intermediate-level skills in cooking and baking, Garde Manger banquet preparation, and hotel and restaurant operations including food procurement and menu planning. 

Semester 1

Course Code Title Units
BUHM 050 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3
CART 060 Sanitation and Safety 2
BUMA 001 Principles of Management 3
  Major Electives 5

Semester 2

Course Code Title Units
CART 020 Baking and Pastries I 3
CART 040 Culinary Fundamentals 3
HS 013 General Nutrition 3
  Major Electives 4

Major Electives List