Culinary Training Certificate
Total Program Credits: 33
This program, offered in conjunction with the Chefs of Cuisine Association of Chicago, is designed for individuals interested in becoming cooks and chefs. The strength of this program lies in required, on-the-job training combined with required academic courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Culinary Training Certificate, the graduate will be able to:
- apply safety and sanitation skills in laboratories;
- operate professional kitchen equipment properly;
- identify Ingredients;
- calculate food cost, selling price, labor cost and recipes; and
- create menus for restaurants and catering venues.
(Fall 2022)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| HIA 100 ◊ Culinary Mathematics | Core Course | 2 |
| HIA 101 # Knife Skills | Core Course | 2 |
| HIA 110 ◊ Introduction to the Hospitality Industry | Core Course | 3 |
| HIA 115 ◊ Food Sanitation & Safety | Core Course | 2 |
| HIA 128 ◊ # Introduction to Baking and Pastry | Core Course | 3 |
| HIA 130 ◊ # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation I | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| HIA 132 ◊ Nutrition | Core Course | 2 |
| HIA 133 ◊ # Menu Writing | Core Course | 2 |
| HIA 150 ◊ Food Preparation Essentials & Theory | Core Course | 3 |
| HIA 255 ◊ # Culinary Arts-Garde Manger | Core Course | 3 |
| HIA 260 ◊ # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation II | Core Course | 3 |
| HIA 295 ◊ # Cooperative Work Experience | Core Course | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See HIA course descriptions.
Chairperson: Manny Uribe, Ext. 3624
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |