Culinary Arts

Brief Description

This competency-based course provides entry-level and intermediate training to enable a graduate to qualify as a catering assistant, institutional and restaurant apprentice cook, or other positions that require first-hand knowledge and experience in food service. Students are exposed to “prep” cooking, presentation, and storage in various food categories. Hands-on procedures and classroom theory are included.

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Pay Rate in the County of Los Angeles

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Locations Offered:

(323) 729-6400