Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

The Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant program at Cochise County Community College District in Sierra Vista, AZ is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution. The program covers foundational cooking techniques, kitchen safety, food handling standards, and professional kitchen operations within the culinary arts and food service field.

This program falls under CIP code 12.0505 in the personal and culinary services field. Cochise County Community College District offers a variety of other certificate programs, including Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, and Building Construction Technology/Technician. Students in this program can expect training in food preparation methods, kitchen equipment use, and entry-level professional cooking skills applicable to restaurants and food service settings.