Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at Des Moines Area Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered at this public institution in Ankeny, Iowa. The program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides in-depth training in food preparation, culinary techniques, kitchen management, nutrition, and foodservice operations, building on the skills covered at the introductory certificate level.

This longer certificate prepares graduates for more advanced roles in professional kitchens, foodservice management, and culinary production. Des Moines Area Community College also offers a one- to two-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate, as well as related programs including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.