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