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If you have a passion for the food industry, our Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate program is for you. This innovative and intense training will get you started on a rewarding career in the culinary industry. Whether you dream of putting on large catering events or crafting unique gourmet dinners in a fine dining establishment, we can give you the background you need to make it happen.

The Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate is a 3-month intense program designed for aspiring culinary professionals with a passion for food who desire something more than the traditional, classroom-based culinary education program. You will work hands-on in the kitchens of accomplished professional chefs who will provide the tools needed to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Prerequisites
Working knowledge of computers and access to a laptop or desktop computer and the Internet are required.

Students are also required to pass a background check, sign a waiver of liability and show proof of health insurance.

Location
Classes will be held at KSU Center, primarily in our professional catering kitchen classroom.

What You’ll Learn
  • Sanitation basics while preparing for the ServSafe® exam
  • Industry tools, equipment and food science
  • Knife skills
  • Dry and moist heat cooking methods
  • How to make stocks, soups and sauces
  • Meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables and herb identification
  • Garde manger (keeper of the food) duties
  • Baking, plating and presentation including differences in world cuisine
Apprenticeship Sites
Your apprenticeships will consist of approximately 10 hours per week in rotation between several prestigious venues.*
*Venues are subject to change based on availability.
Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate Program

By completing 240 hours of apprenticeship work divided into four different rotations, you will gain hands-on experience in a variety of foodservice environments. Working 60 hours at each location, you will make important connections in the restaurant industry and gain valuable experience for your resume.

Class Details

22 Session(s)
Weekly - Mon, Thu

Location
KSU Center

Instructor
Richard Matthews 

CEUs : 32.8

Fee: 

$8,995.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 07/04/2024)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
6/3/2024 - 8/19/2024 Weekly - Mon, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Kennesaw, KSU Center  Map, Room: 445 Richard Matthews  ClassRoom