Culinary arts students in lab

Culinary Arts

Category: Culinary and Hospitality

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.

Program Information

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Multi-term Registration Available!

Class Time: Day
Semester: Fall, Spring, or Summer (Partial)
Campus: Brooklyn Park

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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:

  • restaurant cooks
  • banquet cooks
  • bakers
  • assistant pastry chefs
  • pantry personnel
  • kitchen managers
  • food salespersons
  • personal chefs
  • purchasing clerks
  • caterers
  • 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.

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Email: OneStop@HennepinTech.edu

Phone: 952-995-1300

Program Media

News

Culinary Arts Student Wins Bronze at ACF Event

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Student Myra Hullum with Chef Dennis Durnev
Hennepin Tech’s own Student Chef, Myra Hullum, earned a bronze medal in the student category at the ACF Daniel Cleary Saint Paul Farmers Market Culinary Competition.

Hennepin Tech Culinary Arts Program Students, Faculty Awarded Honors by the American Culinary Federation

Monday, January 22, 2024

chef and students at award ceremony
The American Culinary Federation Minneapolis Chefs Chapter announced their annual awards of excellence at the 2024 awards banquet held at Hennepin Technical College.

Food Truck classes now available at Hennepin Tech

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

woman in food truck
Interested in owning a food truck or culinary small business? Learn about the new Culinary Entrepreneur program. Your homework assignments will include creating elevated “street eats.”

Baking pies & Hennepin Tech led to a new, second career

Monday, April 11, 2022

Baker Cathie Wood, Hennepin Tech Student
A student searched for a second career and decided to embrace a love of baking pies. She enrolled in the Baking and Pastry Entrepreneur program.