Culinary Arts/Chef Training

Culinary Arts/Chef Training is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Northwestern Michigan College, a public institution located in Traverse City, MI. This program falls within the culinary arts and food service field (CIP 12.0503) and provides foundational training in food preparation, kitchen techniques, and culinary arts practices for students pursuing careers in the food service industry.

Northwestern Michigan College offers multiple pathways in culinary arts, including a two- to four-year Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate and a Culinary Arts and Related Services certificate at the same level, allowing students to build on their training. The college also offers programs in Recording Arts Technology/Technician and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, reflecting a diverse range of technical and creative vocational options.