CULINARY
Arts
About the Profession
Food preparation is truly an art. Those
who are most successful started their
careers with formal education and
professional training.
Career Options
You can work in restaurants, large
institutions, resorts or private homes, in
research and development, as a food
and beverage manager, or aspire to the
culinary entertainment field.
Working Conditions
Industrial kitchens require teamwork
and cooperation. You will be on your
feet and under tight deadlines. However,
there is great camaraderie in the kitchen,
the industry and professional
organizations.
Income Potential
For chefs and head cooks, annual incomes range from $24,770 to $74,060.
Bakers’ salaries range from $17,070 to
$37,070. However, income potential
is unlimited for those who rise
to the top of the profession.
Career Advancement
Culinary staff usually work their way up
from prep-cook, to station cook, to sous
chef, to chef de cuisine and executive
chef. Many become restaurant owners,
and a few become celebrity chefs.
About the Program
This program focuses on the applied
techniques and theoretical aspects of the
profession in a small class environment
with a teacher-to-student ratio of 1 to 12.
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CUL114
CUL 115
CUL 116
CUL 117
CUL 118
CUL 211
CUL 212
CUL 213
CUL 214
CUL 215
CUL 216
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sanitation and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supervisory Management . . . . . . . . . .3
Purchasing and Receiving . . . . . . . . . .3
Hospitality and Culinary Marketing . . . . .3
Food and Beverage Cost Control . . . . . . 3
American Regional Cuisine . . . . . . . . .4
International Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Hospitality and Culinary Law . . . . . . . .3
Artisan Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Advanced Baking and Pastry . . . . . . . . 4
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Baking and Pastry Certificate
The Baking and Pastry Certificate program introduces students to the techniques of producing artisan breads, classic
pastries, pies, tarts and petits fours, cookies, cakes, confections, and showpieces. Throughout the program, students
develop an increased awareness of professionalism and
proficiency in preparation procedures, production methods,
and presentation techniques for pastries, baked goods, and
desserts, as well as nutritional factors, cost control, and
food safety. During and after completion of the program, the
faculty chefs will assist students in career planning and development. For more information regarding the Baking and
Pastry Certificate, see the Culinary Arts web page
at www.mohave.edu/culinary
Certificate Requirements
CUL 111
CUL 112
CUL114
CUL 115
CUL 116
CUL 213
CUL 215
CUL 216
Introduction to Culinary . . . . . . . . . . .4
Techniques of Healthy Cooking . . . . . . .4
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Sanitation and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Supervisory Management . . . . . . . . . .3
International Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Artisan Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Advanced Baking and Pastry . . . . . . . . 4
Total Certificate Credits . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Culinary & Hospitality
Management Certificate
The Culinary and Hospitality Management Certificate
program offers a strong balance between the technical
hands-on training in culinary techniques and the theoretical
training required to succeed in food service and hospitality
management. For more information regarding the Culinary
& Hospitality Management Certificate, see the Culinary Arts
web page at www.mohave.edu/culinary
Certificate Requirements
CUL 111
CUL 112
CUL 113
Introduction to Culinary . . . . . . . . . . 4
Techniques of Healthy Cooking . . . . . . .4
Saucier: “The Art of Stocks, Soups
and Sauces” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
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Culinary & Hospitality
Management, A.A.S.
The Associate of Applied Science in Culinary and Hospitality Management prepares students for employment in food
service and hospitality. The program of study offers a strong
balance between the technical hands-on training in culinary
techniques, the theoretical training, and the general education core values required to succeed in this field. The Culinary Arts program is located on the Bullhead City Campus in
Bullhead City. For more information regarding the Culinary
& Hospitality Management, AAS, see the Culinary Arts web
page at www.mohave.edu/culinary
General Education Special Requirements
ENG 101 English Composition I . . . . . . . . . . . .3
BUE 175 Business Ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
COM151 Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PSY 101 Introductory Psychology . . . . . . . . . . 3
CIS 110 Intro to Computer Info Systems . . . . . . .3
Total General Education Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Program Requirements
CUL 111 Introduction to Culinary . . . . . . . . . . 4
CUL 112 Techniques of Healthy Cooking . . . . . . .4
CUL 113 Saucier: “The Art of Stocks, Soups
and Sauces” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CUL114 Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CUL 115 Sanitation and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CUL 116 Supervisory Management . . . . . . . . . .3
CUL 117 Purchasing and Receiving . . . . . . . . . .3
CUL 118 Hospitality and Culinary Marketing . . . . .3
CUL 211 Food and Beverage Cost Control . . . . . . 3
CUL 212 American Regional Cuisine . . . . . . . . .4
CUL 213 International Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . .4
CUL 214 Hospitality and Culinary Law . . . . . . . .3
CUL 215 Artisan Breads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
CUL 216 Advanced Baking and Pastry . . . . . . . . 4
Total Program Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Total Degree Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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Planning for the future
Mohave Community College is your stepping stone to advanced
college degrees and other specialized education through the
partnerships that MCC has established with 17 premiere four-year
educational institutions. These institutions offer seamless transfer of
most MCC credits and programs to bachelor degree programs. In
many instances, students also have the opportunity to continue their
education with programs that lead to master and doctoral degrees.
For more information about MCC partnerships, visit www.mohave.
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Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
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