Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at Southwestern Illinois College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public college in Belleville, IL. The program falls within the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides foundational training in cooking techniques, kitchen operations, food safety, and professional culinary practice.

Southwestern Illinois College offers a variety of programs in food service and other fields. Related programs at the school include Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Physical Therapy Assistant, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Network and System Administration/Administrator, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. Students can expect instruction in classical and contemporary cooking methods, menu development, and kitchen management.