Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Kalamazoo Valley Community College in Kalamazoo, MI offers a two- to four-year certificate in Culinary Arts/Chef Training at this public institution. Within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503), the program covers advanced professional cooking techniques, kitchen supervision, menu development, food costing, and food safety management for students preparing for roles in restaurants, hotels, and food service operations.

Students seeking a shorter credential may also pursue the one- to two-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at Kalamazoo Valley. The college additionally offers programs in Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and CAD/CADD Drafting and Design Technology, providing a wide array of vocational training options in western Michigan.