About the course

The field of Professional Food Service has proven to provide an array of employment. Changes in economic climates historically has proven to be relatively stable because people will always need to eat. Today the interest in food and cooking is at an all time high. Cooking shows, magazines and social media are all trending heavily in favor of food, cooking and dining. Career opportunities include a wide variety of positions but are not limited to prep cooks, pantry, cooks, line cooks, catering cooks and baker's assistants. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the culinary arts profession is slated to grow exponentially and California outperforms the average pay and number of jobs of jobs in the nation.

　　Apply the concepts and techniques of sanitation to a food service environment.

　　Demonstrate the use of proper purchasing, storage and costing techniques to profitably operate a food service establishment.

　　Demonstrate the ability to work in a professional bakery.

　　Demonstrate the ability to work in a professional kitchen as a line cook and as a pantry cook. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: US$10,530

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2024	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2025	Santa Barbara
Summer (June), 2025	Santa Barbara
Fall (August), 2025	Santa Barbara
Spring (January), 2026	Santa Barbara

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Santa Barbara City College

Transcripts for all coursework completed in high school (secondary school), English language programs, and university or college. Transcripts should be translated into English by an official translator and/or translating agency. All applicants must have a 2.00 GPA.IELTS: 5.5.TOEFL: PBT 450, CBT 160, IBT 60.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Santa Barbara City College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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