Chefs Assistant I Certificate

The Chef's Assistant I Certificate builds a strong foundation that allows you to further specialize as you progress in your career in the culinary industry. You'll study sustainable food preparation, handling, sanitation, and safety, as well as business and management principles. This course of study gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level positions, including (but not limited to): line cook, line lead cook, commis, chef assistant, prep cook, soup or sauce cook, and similar positions in institutional food service, small to large hospitality operations, cruise ships and more.

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

(in-district) Total Amount: $2,598.5

Credit Hours to Complete: 18

Weeks to Complete: 32


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Career Outlook

Related Programs

  • Culinary Management AAS Become familiar with the range of opportunities found in the hospitality field and learn skills for starting positions within various settings of the foodservice industry.
  • Assistant Restaurant Manager Certificate If you see yourself using your culinary arts education in a management role, you'll benefit from the opportunity to apply the knowledge you gain from your courses in real-world settings.
  • Beverage Management Certificate Learn how to plan a successful beverage operation, including regulatory requirements, employee training, and merchandising of beverages.
  • Hospitality Marketing Specialist Learn how different sectors of the hospitality industry develop marketing strategies to promote their products and services and drive revenue.
  • Baking and Pastry Management AAS Learn through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on applications in our commercial-grade kitchen labs.
  • Baking and Pastry Assistant I Certificate Builds a strong foundation that allows you to further specialize as you progress in your career in the baking and pastry industries.

What you need to know about getting your Chefs Assistant I Certificate (CIP 12.0505)

Total Chefs Assistant I Certificate Costs
Cost in-district out-of-district out-of-state international
Tuition $2,097 $6,007.14 $8,620.92 $8,620.92
Additional Costs $501.5 $501.5 $501.5 $501.5
Program Total $2,598.5 $6,508.64 $9,122.42 $9,122.42

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

  • The program is designed so you can complete your Chefs Assistant I Certificate or Baking and Pastry Assistant I Certificate as you work toward either your Culinary Management AAS or your Baking and Pastry Management AAS.

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

By completing the Sanitation and Safety course, you are eligible to sit for the State of Illinois Sanitation Certificate examination.

Outside of the Classroom

In addition to standard coursework, you have the opportunity to work in the Tartan Bistro, our student-run restaurant, and Sweet Scots, our student-run bakery.

Additional information:

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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.