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 September 24, 2025.

Contact Information

Continuing Education
101 Baldwin Blvd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 698-1328

Location:
3209 S. Staples St.
Corpus Christi, TX 78411