Program Overview

Program Overview

The Culinary Arts & Restaurant Operations Major at Santa Rosa Junior College provides an intensive course of study leading to three certificates of completion and one associate of arts degree. These comprehensive programs prepare students for entry into the professional food service industry.

Curriculum

The curriculum integrates classical and modern culinary and service techniques with best practice management skills. Classes are scheduled in 8-week blocks, allowing more frequent entry into the program.

Facilities

All Culinary Arts courses are held at the B. Robert Burdo Culinary Arts Center, a 22,000 square foot facility located at 1670 Mendocino Avenue, across from the Santa Rosa campus. This facility is also the location of the SRJC Culinary Cafť & Bakery, where students receive practical, hands-on experience working in a commercial kitchen, retail bakery, and restaurant open to the public.

Faculty

Culinary Arts faculty are professional chefs with extensive backgrounds in the food and beverage industry.