The purpose of the Culinary Arts program is to prepare a student for employment in the Commercial Foods and Hospitality industries. Instruction is designed to qualify students for employment upon successfully obtaining a Professional Culinary Arts certificate.

Hours

1,200 hours approximately one year (36 weeks)

Cost

Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.

Resident – $6,629.24

Non – Resident – $17,153.24

Testing requirements

Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT)

Location

Marion Technical College

Steps to Apply

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE CULINARY PROGRAM

Online Component

Yes

Program Highlights

STARTING SALARIES

Vary, ranging from:

$30,520 to $87,730*

*Based on local industry information.

Employers

Mojo’s Bar & Grill
Cheney Brothers, Inc.
NU Vista Foods
Sonny’s BBQ
Bridgewater Park Assisted Living
Eaton’s Beach
Big Lee’s BBQ
Symmetry Coffee & Crepes

What You Will Learn

Culinary Arts Master Plan of Instruction (PDF – opens in a new window)

Basic Culinary knowledge
Food science
Nutrition
Supervision
Sanitation
Kitchen safety procedures

- Advanced preparatory skills
- Food identification, selection, purchasing, storing, and inventory
- Breads, pastries, soups, sauces, salads, entrees, and plating techniques

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA Certificate
ServSafe Food Protection Manager’s Certification
American Culinary Federation
First Aid and HIV Awareness Certificates
CPR Certification

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Restaurants
Cruise Ships
Hotels and Resorts
Entrepreneur

Our Numbers

98%

COMPLETION RATE*

95%

PLACEMENT RATE*

100%

LICENSURE RATE*

Steps To Enrollment

Step 1

Complete & Submit Online Application. Pay $20 non-refundable application fee.
Step 2

Submit paperwork to Student Services at the MTC campus. Provide copies of two officially recognized proofs of residency, copies of Driver’s License, and the Supplemental Program Packet.

SUPPLEMENTAL PACKETS VARY – Attending an Information Session may be required for acceptance into the program.
Step 3

Financial Aid application – www.fafsa.gov
Complete FAFSA application and provide a Student Aid Report (SAR). MTC school code: 031039

Step 4

You will be notified by program department of acceptance. You will be notified by Financial Aid of estimated funds available.
Step 5

Pay fee and/or sign enrollment document to complete enrollment process in Student Fees.
Seat in scheduled program is confirmed after Student Fees is completed.

Professional Culinary Arts & Hospitality

Department of Culinary Arts and Hospitality