Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant

The Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant certificate program at Richland Community College is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this public institution in Decatur, IL. The program is part of the culinary arts and related services CIP field (12.0505) and provides students with foundational training in food preparation techniques, kitchen safety, sanitation standards, and professional cooking methods applicable in food service operations.

Richland Community College offers a broad mix of health care and technical programs in addition to its culinary offerings. Related programs at the school include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, and Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist. The food preparation certificate provides practical entry-level skills for careers in restaurants, cafeterias, catering companies, and institutional kitchens.