Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at Richland Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Decatur, IL. Classified under CIP code 12.0503 in the culinary arts and food service field, the program prepares students for professional kitchen roles through hands-on training in cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen management.

Richland Community College also offers related programs including Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Culinary Arts/Chef Training at the certificate level. Students in the culinary arts program can expect instruction in classical and contemporary cooking methods, baking and pastry fundamentals, menu planning, food safety and sanitation, and kitchen operations management.