Diablo Valley College’s culinary arts program offers an in-depth, hands-on learning curriculum where students gain both knowledge and experience in the program’s technical facilities. In addition to training at the DVC facilities, students may gain experience working outside the college through an internship program. DVC’s associate degree in culinary arts is designed primarily for those students who desire to complete a two-year degree. General Education Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. Students who are interested in pursuing a management-focused program in hospitality should see a counselor and consider the General Education Options 2 or 3.

Culinary and food service students must have a current record of satisfactory tuberculosis (TB) screening on file in the Culinary Department Office by the beginning of classes. Students are required to supply their own equipment and uniforms depending on the class. To earn an associate in science degree, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in the coursework required for the degree.

完成该课程的学生将能够...

- discuss the criteria for excellence in purchasing food, preparing food, and presenting food for service.

- demonstrate teamwork in planning, purchasing, preparing and presenting food for service.

- demonstrate and describe the differences in producing foods for large events vs. à la carte dining.

- demonstrate the proper application of dry, moist, and combination cooking methods to a variety of food products.

- demonstrate current food service sanitation procedures.

- serve food according to professional industry standards.

- calculate costs and apply procedures in order to run a cost-effective food service establishment.

- create menus that incorporate menu planning principles that maximize sales and profits.