Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a certificate program (two to four years) offered by this public institution in Huntsville, AL. The program provides training in professional cooking techniques, kitchen management, food safety, and menu planning, preparing students for careers in food service and culinary industries.

This program falls within the culinary arts and related services field (CIP 12.0503). Drake State also offers programs in Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager at both certificate levels, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, and an Electrician certificate. Students can expect practical kitchen instruction alongside coursework in nutrition, sanitation standards, and culinary business operations.