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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Major: 5270N
Effective Term: 2022 Fall   

Award: CCL  
Total Credits: 4
CIP Code: 19.0505

Instructional Council: Nutrition (63)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this program, students may pursue a career as:
11-9051.00 Food Service Managers
35-1012.00 First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers


Description: The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Sustainable Food Systems: Food Service curriculum is designed for students interested in participating in the creation of a sustainable food system either through becoming a food service worker or food service manager in a local, sustainable food operation. Graduates will gain a foundational knowledge of the major distinctions, beyond simply being a local establishment, that make a food operation sustainable in nature. Courses will cover careers in food preparation laws and sanitation guidelines, basic principles and techniques for sustainable cooking, and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to the achievement of a truly sustainable food system. Foundational courses will equip students with the necessary hands-on skills for entry-level employment in sustainable food service operations.

Learning Outcomes
1. Employ food safety and sanitation guidelines. (FON104)
2. Demonstrate proficiency with food sanitation requirements. (FON104)
3. Apply the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind required of food service workers in sustainable food operations. (FON104, FON135)
4. Implement sustainable kitchen practices and cooking techniques, including strategies for maximizing use of whole, local, seasonal, and nutrient-dense food. (FON104, FON135)
5. Implement basic garden-to-table food production and preparation skills. (FON104, FON135)
6. Describe the importance of equity, sustainability, and geographic location for food service workers in a sustainable food system. (FON135)
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.


Required Courses
FON104 Certification in Food Service Safety and Sanitation 1
FON135 Sustainable Cooking 3
Credits: 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 14, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.





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