Accelerated Professional
Culinary Chef Program
Salt Lake Culinary Education’s Professional Certificate In Culinary Arts Program teaches the art and science of good cooking, culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, and kitchen management with an emphasis on skill building.
Students will learn basic and advanced culinary principles ranging from nutritional cooking to international cuisines and all-important knife skills. Essential business-related topics include: menu development, pricing, food safety, sanitation, mise en-place, and kitchen organization. Apply today or learn more below.
Culinary Skill Development
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Recipe conception and development
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Menu creation strategies
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Pricing systems and kitchen profitability
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Kitchen organization and management
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Industry networking and relationship building skills
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Fully comprehensive culinary arts and baking and pastry course
SLICE Course Curriculum
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Certified Cooking School Instructors
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180 hours of hands-on kitchen time
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55 hours of lecture and demonstration time
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40 hours of mini-internship time in working kitchens and networking with industry professionals
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25 hours of dedicated recipe planning, break down, and implementation
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15 hours of in-the-field connections with local culinary artisans and food purveyors
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Extracurricular activities above and beyond the core curriculum are available and encouraged
Professional Course Details
Tuition includes:-
12 Week In-Person Culinary School
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1 "On Cooking" Textbook
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Unlimited Access to the SLICE online video library of Cooking Tutorials & Recipes
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2 Custom Embroidered Chef Coats
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2 Pair of Chef Pants
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1 Chef's Kitchen Beanie
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1 (7 piece) Wüsthof Knife Roll
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1 Thermoworks instant read thermometer
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American Culinary Federation proctored and practical exam fees
Admissions Requirements
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High school diploma or GED
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Food handler’s permit
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2 letters of recommendation
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Interview with SLICE directors
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Non-refundable application fee $60
American Culinary Federation™ approved program
Centrally-located learning center in Salt Lake City
Most affordable ACF certificate program in Utah
Financing available to qualified students
No unnecessary classes or counting credit hours
Nationally-recognized certificate