Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is an associate degree program offered at Henry Ford College, a public institution located in Dearborn, MI. The program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides students with comprehensive training in professional cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food service operations. Henry Ford College serves the greater Detroit metropolitan area with a broad range of technical and career programs.

Students interested in culinary education at Henry Ford College may also consider the certificate-level Culinary Arts/Chef Training program or the Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate. Additional programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. The associate degree in Culinary Arts provides a more extensive curriculum than certificate options, typically covering food preparation fundamentals, nutrition, menu planning, cost control, and supervised kitchen practicum experiences.