Program Description
Are you ready to turn up the heat on a career in the culinary arts? At Hennepin Tech, our Culinary Arts program offers comprehensive chef training courses that provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the culinary world.
With hands-on training and expert instructors, you’ll gain practical experience in a real kitchen environment. Our chef training courses cover important topics such as food safety and sanitation, knife skills, ice carving, and international cuisine.
Learn the basics needed to become a professional chef in our professional kitchens and gourmet dining room. As part of the program, students train to be a part of a gourmet restaurant. Students experience all stations within the food service industry, including the “front of the house” in Hennepin Tech’s on-campus gourmet dining room.
By enrolling in our Culinary Arts program, you’ll earn a culinary degree recognized by industry leaders. Our curriculum focuses on providing high-quality culinary arts education to prepare you for a successful career.
Start your journey at Hennepin Tech and become a skilled culinarian. Our experienced faculty will guide you through every step, from basic cooking skills to advanced culinary techniques. Join us and transform your passion into a rewarding profession.
Workforce services for eligible adults are available through this program authorized by Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED).
Employment may be found in hotels, restaurants, clubs, health care facilities, schools, resorts and many other food related operations. Depending on qualifications and experience numerous positions are available to graduates such as:
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- restaurant cooks
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- banquet cooks
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- bakers
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- assistant pastry chefs
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- pantry personnel
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- kitchen managers
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- food salespersons
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- personal chefs
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- purchasing clerks
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- caterers
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- entry-level chef/managers
Starting, buying, or managing a culinary business is also a solid career option for students. In recent years, the allure of entrepreneurship has increased in the food industry, particularly in the food truck sector.
Students who complete the Culinary Arts program are eligible to pursue American Culinary Federation certification.
Articulations
If you choose to further your education after graduating from Hennepin Tech, the college has several articulation agreements for you to choose from. Please contact the Business program faculty for more information, or see a list of current articulation agreements.
USDE Professional Licensure Disclosure
The Hennepin Tech Culinary Arts curriculum is designed to help prepare students for employment in Minnesota. At this time, Hennepin Tech is unable to make a determination if the Culinary Arts programs meet the licensing requirements for any state or US protectorate. You will want to contact the licensing board in which state you intend to pursue licensure for their requirements, below we provide a link to a list of each state’s licensing board.
For more information on state licensing boards and their contact information for Culinary Arts please visit the US Food & Drug Administration website.
Last reviewed 03/01/2025.
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