Santa Ana College Continuing Education

Line Cook Certificate

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Master basic cooking techniques to create a variety of dishes. You will learn many aspects of food preparation and how to present and serve it. Students prepare to take the ServSafe Food Handler and Food Protection exams, which are industry-recognized certifications employers want. After completing this program, continue training in Santa Ana College’s Culinary Arts Program to earn an advanced certificate or degree.

Students must pass all of the following courses:

VFOOD 200: Line Cook Training
VFOOD 005: ServSafe® Food Handler
VFOOD 210: ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification Exam Preparation, Review & Practice

Students must also pass one of the following courses:

VBUS 400: Employability Skills
ESL 520: ESL English for Work 2
HSMTH 190: Math for College and Career Readiness*

*You must first meet with a counselor before enrolling in HSMTH 190.

Participants must ALSO:

Be 18 or older and living in California

If you pass VFOOD 210 with a grade of B or higher, you can earn credit for CULN 110 Food Safety and Sanitation through the credit-by-exam process. Credits from VFOOD 210 can count towards a culinary certificate or degree at Santa Ana College.

There is no tuition cost for VFOOD 210.

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