Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is a certificate program (1 to 2 years) at Nash Community College, a public institution in Rocky Mount, NC. The program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides students with foundational training in food preparation, kitchen operations, and culinary techniques used in professional food service environments.

Nash Community College also offers a longer-format Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate at the 2-to-4-year level, along with related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians Other, and Computer Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect instruction in cooking methods, menu planning, food safety and sanitation, and kitchen management, preparing them for entry-level roles in restaurants, catering operations, and institutional food service settings.