CULN 120 - Culinary Fundamentals I

    Recent Professors
    Beth A. Hammann, Carlos Fregoso, Katrena M. Heraldez, Asher Kuny
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20–35 students
    Difficulty
    6.4Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Students will explore the fundamental skills of food preparation, kitchen organization, and basic cooking techniques, emphasizing quality and professional standards used in a modern commercial kitchen. Laboratory work will include knife skills, stocks, broths, soups, sauces, and basic cooking techniques for vegetables, starches, meat, seafood, and poultry. Students are required to adhere to the Culinary Department’s professional dress code.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 1:30pm–2:35pm, Mon Wed 10:35am–11:40am, Mon Wed 11:40am–12:45pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–1:05pm