CAM 306 - Culinary Sanitation & Safety

    Recent Professors
    Jason Doolittle, Michael de Jesus
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of CAM 306
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    CAM 306 Culinary Sanitation & Safety Units: 2 Hours: 36 hours LEC Prerequisite: None. Transferable: CSU This course covers the principles of food microbiology, important foodborne diseases, standards that are enforced by regulatory agencies, and applied measures for the prevention of foodborne diseases and other microbiological problems. All phases of sanitation for professional culinary operations are covered in the context of schools, hospitals and commercial restaurants and cafeterias. Subjects covered include types and causes of food borne illnesses, correct procedures for handling food in quantity, and the principles of cleaning and sanitizing. The course focuses on practical applications for culinary workers, supervisors, and trainers. Completion of the course includes optional certification by the Educational Foundation of the National Restaurant Association.