Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College is a one- to two-year certificate at this public institution in Chicago, IL. Aligned with the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503), the program covers professional cooking techniques, kitchen safety and sanitation, food preparation, and the fundamentals of working in commercial kitchen environments.

Kennedy-King College offers a range of related culinary and vocational programs. Students may also consider the two- to four-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Plumbing Technology/Plumber, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection at the same school. The one- to two-year option provides foundational preparation for entry-level culinary positions in restaurants and food service operations.