Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate (1–2 year) at Bellingham Technical College is a public institution program located in Bellingham, WA. This credential-level program provides hands-on training in culinary techniques, food preparation, and kitchen operations within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503). Students work toward a certificate designed to prepare them for entry-level and skilled positions in food service environments.

Within the culinary arts and food service field, this program sits alongside a related 2–4 year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate also offered at Bellingham Technical College, giving students options based on their time and career goals. The college also offers programs in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Instrumentation Technology, and Electrician training, reflecting its broad technical and vocational focus. Students considering this program can explore the shorter-term certificate pathway as a direct entry point into the culinary profession.