Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at York County Community College is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Wells, ME. The program is part of the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503) and provides hands-on training in food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, menu planning, food safety, and the fundamentals of professional cooking in commercial and institutional foodservice environments.

York County Community College also offers related programs including Network and System Administration/Administrator, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. Students completing the Culinary Arts/Chef Training program are prepared for entry-level positions as cooks or line chefs in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and other foodservice operations.