Certificate of achievement - restaurant management

Certificate of Achievement - Restaurant Management
Catalog 2009-2010

Our in-depth, hands-on training program prepares students to begin their careers in restaurant management. Our graduates enter the hospitality industry, and many progress to management positions.

To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certificate requirements may only be completed by attending a combination of day and evening classes.

Required courses

Units

CULN 105

Introduction to the Kitchen

  0.5

CULN 110

Orientation to Hospitality

  3

CULN 115

Culinary Mathematics

  1.5

CULN 120

Fundamentals of Cuisine

  5

CULN 153

Safety and Sanitation

  2

CULN 160

Fundamentals of Wine and Spirits

  3

CULN 165

Dining Room Operations

  2

CULN 166

Dining Room Operations Laboratory

  2

CULN 180

Fundamentals of Baking

  3.5

CULN 185

Nutritional Guidelines in Food Preparation

  2

CULN 190

Purchasing Systems and Operations

  2

CULN 191

Purchasing Systems and Operations Laboratory

  2

CULN 195

Supervisory Management in Food Services

  3

CULN 201

Principles of Food, Beverage and Labor Cost Controls

  3

CULN 216

Food and Wine Pairing

  1.5

CULN 220

Advanced Cuisine

  5

CULN 224

Catering Business and Operations

  2

Plus at least 2.5 units from:

CULN 225

Laboratory Topics in Catering and Special Events

  0.3-4

Plus at least 2 units from:

COOP 170

Occupational Work Experience

  1-4

COOP 170A

Internship in Occupational Work Experience

  1-4

Total units required

47.5

Note: DVC's restaurant management certificate is geared primarily toward DVC's culinary students desiring some additional management coursework. Students who are interested in pursuing a management-focused program in hospitality should expect to complete a four-year degree program at a university.

Certificate of achievement in Restaurant Management (DataTel code CA.RSTMG.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to explain factors that determine quality food.

SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to explain the theory of yield managment as it relates to lodging operations.

SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to present ideas and concepts in written and oral form.

SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to calculate cost and apply procedures in order to run a cost effective food service establishment.

SLOs updated 11/19/2009 4:46:46 PM

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