Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Eastern Maine Community College, a public institution located in Bangor, ME. This program introduces students to professional cooking fundamentals, kitchen safety, food preparation techniques, menu planning, and food service operations in commercial kitchen environments.

Within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503), this certificate provides entry-level training for roles in restaurants, catering, and food service operations. Eastern Maine Community College also offers a two- to four-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate as well as related programs in Computer Support Specialist, Electrician, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Building Construction Technology/Technician. Students can expect a combination of kitchen lab hours and coursework in nutrition, sanitation, and culinary techniques.