Certificate of Accomplishment in Catering Operations

This training program provides an introduction to operating a catering business. This certificate of accomplishment is the first step in pursuing a certificate of achievement in culinary arts, baking and pastry, or restaurant management.Career OpportunitiesThe culinary arts program will prepare you for work in a variety of occupations and career paths, including:Food Preparation WorkerChefs and Head CookRestaurant ManagerHead Pastry ChefRestaurant General Manager

To be admitted, students must have graduated from high school (or have attained a high school graduation equivalency) or be at least 18 years of age by the beginning of the entering semester. Official transcripts from high school are required from applicants who do not reach 18 years of age at the beginning of the term. Submission of high school and college transcript is highly recommended for all students for possible academic requirement completion.Diablo Valley College does not offer a high school completion program. California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 years of age or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.