Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at Central Maine Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Auburn, ME. This program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides students with hands-on training in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen management, and professional culinary standards.

Central Maine Community College also offers a shorter one- to two-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate for students seeking a faster pathway, as well as a Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager certificate for those interested in food service operations management. Additional related programs include Network and System Administration/Administrator, Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Building Construction Technology/Technician. The two- to four-year culinary program provides deeper preparation for professional kitchen roles.