Culinary Arts (CA Courses)
For questions about Culinary Arts courses or programs, contact:
Ron Lovell
Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management
Office: Community Education S-111
Office 805-922-6966 X 3823 | Cell 805-242-6745
CA 118 Beverage Management
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of managing bar and beverage service for profit. Types of beverages (including
mixology), equipment, sanitary operations, staffing, promotions, purchasing, storage,
inventory, and pricing strategies are discussed.
CA 119 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
2.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An overview of the hospitality industry with an emphasis on career perspectives and
wages. Topics include the restaurant business, operations and industry organization;
issues in food service management; and lodging operations, the hotel business, and
the role of service in all sectors.
CA 120 Principles of Foods 1
4.0 units.
Advisories: CA 124 - Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: NUTR 120
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade Only
Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and
techniques to increase proficiency, coupled with investigation of the science principles
involved. Emphasis is on ingredient functions and interactions; production and sensory
evaluation standards; food safety and sanitation; nutrient composition; and food aesthetics
and presentation. Content includes recipe and menu development, stocks, sauces, meat,
poultry, fish and shellfish. This course is not open to students who have received
credit for FCS 120.
CA 121 Basic Baking and Pastry
3.0 units.
Advisories: CA 124 - Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
The study of equipment, skills and procedures used in commercial bakeries. Includes
practical application in the production of a wide variety of quick and yeast breads
and cookies.
CA 122 Advanced Baking and Pastry
3.0 units.
Prerequisite: CA 121 - Basic Baking and Pastry
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to increase the student's proficiency in baking and pastry techniques with
a focus on artistry and practical skills. Explores classical and modern applications
of pastries, meringues, tarts, syrups, creams, sauces, pies, fillings, fruit desserts,
and plating.
CA 123 Principles of Foods 2
2.0 units.
Prerequisite: CA 120 - Principles of Foods 1 ; or FCS 120 - Principles of Foods 1
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides knowledge and experience in food preparation terminology, equipment, and
techniques. Emphasis is on scientific principles, ingredient functions and interactions,
production and sensory evaluation standards, food safety and sanitation, nutrient
values, food aesthetics, and presentation of vegetables, starches and grains, salads
and dressing, sandwiches, hor d'oeuvres, Garde Manger, breakfast foods, bakeshop,
and international cuisine. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in
or have received credit for FCS 123.
CA 124 Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An overview of basic concepts of personal and institutional sanitation and safety
as applied to food service with special emphasis on the role of the food supervisor/manager
in maintaining sound practices. The course also covers the concepts of sanitation
and safety as related to the selection, layout, and use of equipment and examines
current recommended practices including local, state, and federal regulations.
CA 125 Supervision and Training Techniques
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of food service operations, procedures, and problems encountered in the development
of personnel programs and desirable labor management relationships. Topics include
selection, placement, orientation, training, counseling, rating, and promotion of
employees.
CA 126 Food Production Cost, Control and Management
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of quantity food preparation with emphasis on food, beverage and labor cost
control management in purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, and producing food
products. Principles and procedures for the management of institutional, restaurant,
and catering food service settings are examined.
CA 129 Catering and Events Management
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Prepares students for self-employment or working within the hotel/restaurant industry.
Includes the research, design, planning, coordination, and evaluation of events. Major
emphasis is on managing catered events including menu development, organization, cost
accounting, service, rentals, scheduling, staffing, contracts, legal requirements,
marketing, and client relations.
CA 323 Specialty and Wedding Cakes
1.0 unit.
Advisories: CA 120 - Principles of Foods 1 ; or FCS 120 - Principles of Foods 1
Prerequisite: CA 124 - Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment or Food Safety Manager Certification (current or expired) or California Food Handler
Card (current).
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of cake making including mixing, baking, assembling, filling and frosting
with American layer, European style, and wedding cake assembly. Client relations and
business practices for wedding cake sales is covered.
CA 324 Cake Decorating and Decorative Work
1.0 unit.
Advisories: CA 120 - Principles of Foods 1 ; or FCS 120 - Principles of Foods 1
Prerequisite: CA 124 - Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment or Food Safety Manager Certification (current or expired) or California Food Handler
Card (current).
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Fall
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Instruction in cake decorating techniques including assembling and icing cakes and
pastry bag work for borders, lace, string work, writing, and flowers. Cake design,
colors, construction, evaluation, and decorations of marzipan, pastillage, and nougatine
will be covered.
CA 325 Specialty Cakes - Baking and Decorating
2.0 units.
Advisories: CA 124 - Sanitation, Safety, and Equipment ; CA 120 - Principles of Foods 1
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: N/A
Course Offered:
Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
A study of cake making including mixing, baking, assembling, filling, frosting and
decorating with American layer, European style, and wedding cake assembly. Client
relations and business practices for wedding cake sales is covered.