Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen Certificate

The Culinary Arts Professional Kitchen Certificate will provide students with the necessary skills and working knowledge to perform common tasks involved in cooking and baking in a commercial kitchen. Students explore fundamental, classical and modern cooking and food preparation techniques, food service and presentation styles, cooking for dietary needs and sanitation practices widely used throughout the food service industry. This program promotes an understanding of the professional work habits and practices needed to successfully prepare for a career in a professional kitchen. Students will be prepared to seek further certification through the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the National Restaurant Association’s SafeServe.