Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is a one-to-two-year certificate program at Laurel Technical Institute, a private for-profit institution in Hermitage, PA. This program is part of the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides students with foundational training in food preparation, cooking techniques, kitchen management, and food safety applicable to restaurant and foodservice careers.

Laurel Technical Institute also offers related certificate programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General; Welding Technology/Welder; Medical/Clinical Assistant; Respiratory Therapy Technician/Assistant (certificate, 2 to 4 years); and Electrician (certificate, 2 to 4 years). Students in the Culinary Arts/Chef Training program can expect hands-on kitchen instruction alongside coursework in nutrition, menu planning, and professional kitchen operations.