Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at Bergen Community College is offered by this public institution in Paramus, NJ. This one-to-two-year certificate, classified under CIP code 12.0503 in the culinary arts field, provides students with foundational cooking techniques, kitchen management skills, and food safety knowledge relevant to careers in food service and hospitality.

Bergen Community College also offers programs in areas including Recording Arts Technology, Animation and Interactive Technology, Computer and Information Systems Security, Web/Multimedia Management, and Mechanical Drafting and CAD/CADD. Students in the Culinary Arts program can expect hands-on training in food preparation methods, menu planning, nutrition fundamentals, and kitchen operations, preparing them for entry-level positions in restaurants, catering, and other food service environments.