Culinary Arts

WELCOME TO THE CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM AT KAUA'I COMMUNITY COLLEGE! 

The Certificate of Competence (CO) in Culinary Arts--Food Prep requires 8 credits and prepares students for entry-level positions in the foodservice industry. Students are able to demonstrate competency in basic food preparation, sanitation, and safety, and customer service. Completion of this certificate does not assure entry into the Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement (CA) or Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree cycle.

The Kaua‘i Community College Career Ladder Culinary Arts program is designed to provide technical knowledge and basic skills training for students choosing to enter the culinary field, as well as upgrade the skills of those already employed in the food service industry. “Hands-on” laboratory training reinforces theoretical knowledge and prepares graduates for positions in professional food service careers. With job experience, graduates of the Culinary Arts program may advance to positions such as chefs, kitchen managers, and
restaurant managers.

Successful completion of the 14-credit CO in Culinary Arts allows students to continue to the CAs and/or to the AAS degree program. Graduates will also be eligible to apply for the American Culinary Federation “Certified Culinarian” certificate.

Program Admission Requirements:

Although applicants will be admitted into the Culinary Arts program, admission into the Culinary Arts AAS laboratory cycle (except CULN 101B/C and CULN 102B/C) is on a “first applied, first qualified” basis. Once qualified, the student must initiate the registration process (i.e., submit health clearances, gain academic advising, register for classes, and attend the mandatory orientation). A new culinary laboratory cycle begins each fall semester.

Applicants must demonstrate basic skills proficiency in writing and mathematics as part of acceptance into the CO in Culinary Arts, CAs, and AAS degree programs. Priority admittance into the Culinary Arts fall AAS degree cycle will be given to continuing students who have met the following requirements by the March 1 priority deadline:

  1. Met minimum English requirements (qualified for ENG 100L using ACT between 11-17, Smarter Balance score 3 plus "C" or higher in high school senior English, or Smarter Balance score 2 plus "B" or higher in high school senior English);
  2. Met minimum math requirements (qualified for MATH 82X or placing into Math Level 2); and
  3. Completed CULN 101B/C and/or CULN 102B/C with a grade of “B” or higher, and maintained a 2.0 GPA in all courses applicable toward a CO in Culinary Arts or higher degree.

The CO in Culinary Arts-Food Prep is open admissions. Applicants exploring the culinary arts field who wish to gain a general survey of basic culinary skills and/or are working on completing the reading, writing, and/or math program prerequisites are encouraged to enroll in the CO in Culinary Arts-Food Prep program.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE PROGRAM

The Kauai Community College Culinary Arts Program curriculum is approved by the ACFEF (American Culinary Federation Education Foundation). Students who graduate from an accredited associate degree program or from an accredited non-degree program are eligible for ACF certification as a Certified Culinarian (CC). If you are not residing in the state of Hawaii and are taking a Kauai Community College (KauCC)  online course or program leading to professional licensure, KauCC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets your state’s professional licensure requirements. Please verify with the appropriate licensing board in the state you intend to practice.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

A GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses applicable toward the degree or certificates is required to meet graduation requirements.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Communicate with guests, co-workers, and supervisors by using oral, written, and nonverbal skills required in food services operations. (COMMUNICATION)
  2. Demonstrate reasoning and decision-making skills that reflect critical thinking (problem-solving, creative thinking, quantitative reasoning, application, and resource management) and the current state of culinary arts/science. (COGNITION)
  3. Use print materials, personal communications, observations, and electronic media efficiently and ethically to locate, retrieve, evaluate, organize, and present information needed to meet educational, personal, and professional objectives. (INFORMATION COMPETENCY)
  4. Apply work ethics, attitudes, and professional codes of conduct in the workplace with guests and with members of the culinary team including co-workers and supervisors. (SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)
  5. Demonstrate commitment to culinary arts and food service practices through professional behaviors that meet industry standards. (PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY)

Program Outcomes

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  • Graduation Rate = 89%
  • Job Placement Rate = 83%
  • ACF Certification Rate = 100%
  • Graduation Rate = 92%
  • Job Placement Rate = 60%
  • ACF Certification Rate = 100%
  • Graduation Rate = 91%
  • Job Placement Rate = 89%
  • ACF Certification Rate = 100%
  • Graduation Rate = 58%
  • Job Placement Rate = 90%
  • ACF Certification Rate  = 100%
  • Graduation Rate = 39%
  • Job Placement Rate = 76%
  • ACF Certification Rate = 100%

Guided Pathways to Completion

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Culinary Arts Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS),  62-63 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • CULN 111 - Introduction to the Culinary Industry (2 credits)
  • CULN 112 - Sanitation and Safety (2 credits)
  • CULN 116 - Introduction to Culinary Sustainability (1 credit)
  • CULN 121 - Fundamentals of Culinary (4 credits)
  • CULN 130 - Intermediate Cookery (5 credits)
  • Written Communication BUSN 179; ENG 100 or ENG 106 (3-4 credits)

Note: Written Communication: Recommended option: ENG 106

Spring Semester 2

  • CULN 100 - Math for the Culinary Arts (3 credits)
  • CULN 150 - Fundamentals of Baking (5 credits)
  • CULN 160 -  Dining Room and Beverage Service (5 credits)

Fall  Semester 3

  • CULN 185 - Culinary Nutrition (3 credits)
  • CULN 221 - Continental Cuisine (5 credits)
  • CULN 222 - Asian Pacific Cuisine (5 credits) 
  • CULN 271 - Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control (4 credits)

Spring Semester 4 

  • CULN 115 - Menu Merchandising (2 credits)
  • CULN 242 - Applied Garde Manger (5 credits)
  • CULN 275 - Human Resource Management and Supervision (3 credits)
  • CULN 294 - Food Service Practicum (5 credits)

Total credits: 62-63

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Advanced Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement (CA), 32 credits

Fall Semester 3    

  • CULN 185 - Culinary Nutrition (3 credits)
  • CULN 221 - Continental Cuisine (5 credits)
  • CULN 222 - Asian Pacific Cuisine (5 credits)
  • CULN 271 - Hospitality Purchasing and Cost Control (4 credits)

Spring Semester 4

  • CULN 115 - Menu Merchandising (2 credits)
  • CULN 242 - Applied Garde Manger (5 credits)
  • CULN 275 - Human Resource Management and Supervision (3 credits)
  • CULN 294 - Culinary Arts Practicum (5 credits)

Total credits: 32

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Culinary Arts Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • CULN 111 - Introduction to the Culinary Industry (2 credits)
  • CULN 112 - Sanitation and Safety (2 credits)
  • CULN 116 - Introduction to Culinary Sustainability (1 credit)
  • CULN 121 - Culinary Fundamentals (4 credits)
  • CULN 130 - Intermediate Cookery (5 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • CULN 150 - Fundamentals of Baking (5 credits)
  • CULN 160 - Dining Room and Beverage Service (5 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Culinary Arts Certificate of Competence (CO), 14 credits

Fall Semester 1    

  • CULN 111 - Introduction to the Culinary Industry (2 credits)
  • CULN 112 - Sanitation and Safety (2 credits)
  • CULN 116 - Introduction to Culinary Sustainability (1 credit)
  • CULN 121 - Culinary Fundamentals (4 credits)
  • CULN 130 - Intermediate Cookery (5 credits)

Total credits: 14

 

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Culinary Arts--Food Prep Certificate of Competence (CO), 8 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • CULN 101B - Introduction to Food Service, Basic Skills, and Sanitation (4 credits)
  • CULN 101C - Introduction to Food Service, Short Order, and Quantity Food Cookery (4 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • CULN 102B - Introduction to Food Service, Breakfast Cookery, and Cafeteria Service (4 credits)
  • CULN 102C - Introduction to Food Service, Pantry Development, and Basic Baking (4 credits)

Total credits: 8

 

 

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