Culinary Arts - The Art Institute of California - San Diego

Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of California - San Diego is a Campus Associate Food degree that prepares you for a Vocational Programs career. The Associate of Science degree program in Culinary Arts is a six-quarter program that is designed to develop students skills through a variety of culinary courses designed to teach classical cuisine techniques, as well as exploring International cuisine. Students will be exposed to a variety of world cuisines and use ingredients and techniques from around the globe. Instruction in kitchen management, purchasing, cost control, menu design, and dining room operation provides students with a business acumen. The program focuses on both production and individual skills necessary to gain entry-level positions in restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other catering or foodservice institutional settings. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon successful completion of the program, graduates should be able to: Establishing and maintain safety and sanitation procedures Prepare standardized recipes using a variety of cooking techniques which meet industry quality standards Prepare a variety of international recipes utilizing the correct techniques, ingredients and equipment which meet industry quality standards Describe and perform tasks related to common business practices in the culinary industry, including inventory, menu planning, cost control, and food purchasing. Describe the principles of food and beverage management. Define and articulate the core values of the culinary professional. Seek entry-level positions in commercial and institutional food service settings. View more details on The Art Institute of California - San Diego . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Food courses.