Chef's Assistant II Certificate

Master modern kitchen tools and build a portfolio that showcases your culinary expertise. Earn your Chef's Assistant II Certificate as you refine the skills you developed by completing your Chef's Assistant I certificate program.

Stackable MCC certificates in this program include: Chef's Assistant I Certificate > Chef's Assistant II Certificate > Assistant Restaurant Manager Certificate building up to the Culinary Management AAS

Contact (815) 479-7521 with specific questions about this program.

(in-district) Total Amount: $4,791.13

Credit Hours to Complete: 27

Weeks to Complete: 32


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What you need to know about getting your Chef's Assistant II Certificate (CIP 12.0505)

Total Chef's Assistant II Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $3,280.5 $8,887.05 $12,493.71 $12,493.71
Additional Costs $1,510.63 $1,510.63 $1,510.63 $1,510.63
Program Total $4,791.13 $10,397.68 $14,004.34 $14,004.34

What makes MCC's Chef's Assistant II Certificate program better than or distinct from similar programs at other institutions?

Apply for MCC scholarships to help defray the cost of your education. We have several scholarships for culinary students.

How will MCC's Chef's Assistant II Certificate program prepare me for my career or connect me to opportunities?

The curriculum is designed to meet industry standards set by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) as well as the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).

The NRAEF prepares students for the NRAEF ManageFirst® industry certification as well as the ServSafe® Sanitation Manager certification.

Outside of the Classroom

In addition to standard coursework, you have the opportunity to enroll in a working classroom via Tartan Bistro, our student-run restaurant, and Sweet Scots, our student-run bakery. With department chair permission, you may also apply to be paid interns in either the student-run bakery or restaurant.

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Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).

Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.

Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.

Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.

See additional information about international student costs.