Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce, a private nonprofit institution located in Mercedita, PR, offers a Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at the one-to-two-year level. This program falls within the culinary arts and food service field (CIP 12.0503) and prepares students for entry-level professional kitchen and food service roles.

The culinary arts certificate is part of a varied program portfolio at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce. Related programs at the school include a Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate, a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant certificate, a Cardiovascular Technology associate degree, a Medical Radiologic Technology certificate, and a Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications associate degree. Students in culinary arts can expect hands-on training in cooking techniques, kitchen operations, and food safety.