McHenry County College
Certificate in Chefs Assistant I

Crystal Lake, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Certificate

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Certificate in Chef's Assistant I focuses on foundational skills needed for entry-level positions in culinary settings. The curriculum covers essential techniques, food safety practices, and kitchen operations, offering hands-on experience to prepare you for a career in the culinary field.

Career Outcomes: Graduates may pursue roles such as chef's assistant, line cook, or kitchen helper. This program equips individuals to work in restaurants, catering companies, and other food service establishments.

The Chefs Assistant I Certificate builds a strong foundation that allows you to specialize further as you progress in your culinary industry career. You will 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.

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.

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