Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

The Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant certificate program at Commonwealth Technical Institute is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private nonprofit institution in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The program trains students in fundamental cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety practices applicable to commercial foodservice environments.

This program falls under CIP code 12.0505 in the personal and culinary services field. Commonwealth Technical Institute also offers a Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at the two- to four-year level, along with programs in Telecommunications Technology/Technician, Building/Property Maintenance, Welding Technology/Welder, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Students at the Johnstown campus can choose between the shorter food preparation certificate and the more advanced culinary arts program depending on their goals.