Cook/Baker
Cook/Baker
Workforce Skills Award
Program Overview
A study of fundamental principles of food preparation, cooking techniques, and workplace safety standards. Students are taught proper baking skills including dough, quick breads, pies, cakes, cookies, and tarts.
The Cook/Baker Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program prepares students for an entry-level position as a cook and/or baker in the food and restaurant field.
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHEF 1001 | Basic Food Preparation |
| CHEF 1005 | Sanitation & Safety |
| PSTR 1001 | Fundamentals of Baking |
| IFWA 1018 | Nutrition for the Food Service Professional |
Current Schedule
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Receiving Academic Credit Hours
All courses in Cook/Baker Workforce Skills Award (WSA) program have the option to be converted to credit hours using a Petition to Record Credit form and all courses lead into the Del Mar College Baking/Pastry Specialization pathway including the Baking/Pastry Specialization, Associate of Applied Science.
Admission requirements
- Students must be 18 years of age
- High school diploma/GED NOT required
- Recommended minimum of 9th grade level math and reading knowledge
Program cost
Tuition - $418 per course
Textbooks - Estimated cost $350
Supplies - Estimated cost $100
Academic Pathway
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship
Business Administration and Entrepreneurship Department:
(361) 698-1372
Take the next step!
Upon completion, Del Mar College students can advance their skills by taking credit courses toward the following "stackable" credentials:
Page last updated October 8, 2025.