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

(Program Video: LBCC Career Technical Education, Culinary Arts)
 

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

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Culinary Arts, Associate in Science (AS)

Culinary Arts, Certificate of Achievement (ACH)

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Receiving a Degree/Certificate

Class Schedule

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course Name	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
BAKE 230 Baking & Pastry Skills for CUL Students
BCOM 222 Job Search Skills
BCOM 262 Soft Skills for the Workplace
CULAR 20 App Food Service Sanitation in Hotel/Restaurant Management
CULAR 90 Intro to Culinary Skills & 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

CAREER INFO

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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 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.