黑料专区

Culinary Foundations Level 1

Business and Hospitality
Award
Career Pathway Certificate
Credits
Noncredit
Locations
Dubuque
Time to Complete
2 Months
A chef mixing a pan on a stove top.

Command the kitchen from prep to plate.

Turn your love for food into a professional craft by mastering knife skills, butchery and measurement accuracy. You will dive into the art of flavor, learning menu development and how to combine ingredients for a professional culinary experience. The curriculum covers small and large food production, various cooking and serving methods, and the high standards of professional customer service.

You will master the soul of the kitchen by moving beyond simple recipes to handle the heat of real-world production. Through classroom and hands-on learning, you will master culinary terminology, front- and back-of-house standards, communication skills, food safety and equipment operation.

From your first precise cut to the final plate of the night, you will develop the confidence to handle the rush. You will leave here ready to step into the industry with a foundation built on technical skill and the professional expertise to make every dish a masterpiece.

Paying for the Program

Tuition and Fees

$2,799*
* Approximate cost. Amount reflects the estimated tuition and student fees based on rates at the time of publication. These rates do not include additional expenses (books, tools, supplies, living expenses, licensures, remedial or pre-requisite coursework or partnership tuition and fees, etc.) related to your 黑料专区 education. Rates are subject to change.

Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance

There are many options available for tuition savings. Credit programs may have opportunities for Financial Aid eligibility, while non-credit programs have separate tuition savings available on a per-program basis.

Career Pathway Certificate

You may qualify to earn a Career Pathway Certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements.

Employer Partners

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Enrollment Process

Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.

  • For Tuition Assistance contact 黑料专区 Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
    • Tuition Assistance Program Application
    • CASAS Assessment
    • Interview with 黑料专区 staff

Program Contacts

Krista Walsh-Weitz
Krista Weitz
Business and Community Solutions Program Developer
  • Email: walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu
  • Phone: 563.562.3263, ext. 3139
  • Location: Town Clock