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Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 12-week professional culinary course!
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Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 12-week professional culinary course!
Top Culinary School In Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah's only accelerated ACF-approved 12-week professional culinary course
Salt Lake Culinary Education (SLICE) offers a world-class culinary education at an accelerated pace. 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, emphasizing technique and skill building. In just 12 weeks, you can earn a nationally recognized certificate from the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premiere chef’s organization in the country.
At SLICE, you’ll learn the culinary arts from experienced professional chefs in a commercial-grade teaching kitchen.
Whether you’re looking to impress a future employer as you pursue a career in the culinary industry, or simply provide a spectacular dining experience for friends and family, our training will help you develop the necessary skills.
When you get your culinary training at Salt Lake Culinary Education, you join a community of passionate and supportive culinary instructors, students, and alumni. Follow in their footsteps and start or advance your culinary career at SLICE!
Do you have more questions or would you like a tour of our school? Call us at 801-464-0113 or click here to request more info.
4 Reasons Why Salt Lake Culinary Education (SLICE) is the Top-Rated Culinary School in Utah
Small class sizes
We believe the best way to learn culinary skills is with hands-on, in-person education. That’s why we focus on providing a one-on-one learning experience. By keeping class sizes small, we ensure our instructors can give each student the time and attention they deserve to receive a high-quality education.
Superior training
The American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certificate is recognized throughout the culinary industry as the gold standard for excellence in professional skills and knowledge. Our 12-week accelerated program helps you earn an ACF CFC® – Certified Fundamentals Cook® Certificate, a credential that carries real weight among Executive Chefs and hiring professionals.
Fits your schedule
We understand it’s not usually an option to quit your job and commit 2 years to culinary school. Since SLICE offers both daytime and evening classes, you can continue working or meet your other obligations, all while getting the professional training you need to advance your career or become a standout home chef.
Fast track to your ACF Certificate
SLICE is only 1 out of 5 culinary schools in the nation (and the only school in Utah) that offers an accelerated culinary arts program approved by the ACF. Complete your training and earn your ACF certificate in weeks instead of years.
What our graduates say...
You may be wondering...
Can I do this at my current skill level?
Yes! Our program is designed for people of all skill levels. You’ll start by learning the basic culinary principles including food safety and sanitation, mise en place, knife skills, then work towards more advanced techniques in nutritional cooking, international cuisine, menu development, and kitchen organization.
What is the cost and are there financing options?
SLICE has the most affordable nationally recognized American Culinary Federation certificate programs in Utah! Tuition for our 12-Week program is $9,800, and includes in-person training, chef’s coat and pants, knives, an e-book, and the exam fees. We can also help you explore financing options including layaway, loans, and 3rd party programs like G.I. Bill funding and Department of Workforce Services funding.
How intensive is the 12-week accelerated program?
Our program is intensive but also fun! The program includes 300+ hours of lecture, demonstration, and culinary lab time. Optional Internship hours are also available. You’ll learn kitchen management, the art and science of cooking, and skills in culinary, baking, and pastry arts.
SLICE’s accelerated ACF-approved 12-week professional culinary program is unmatched
What you will learn
- Traditional French as well as Modern cooking techniques
- Fundamental culinary principles
- Recipe conception and development
- Menu creation strategies
- The art of food plating and presentation
- Pricing systems and kitchen profitability
- Kitchen organization and management
- Industry networking and relationship-building skills
What's included in your tuition
- 12 Week In-Person Culinary School 300+ hours of hands-on kitchen time, with lecture and demonstration
- Extracurricular activities are available and encouraged
- “On Cooking” eBook
- Unlimited Access to the SLICE online video library
- 2 Full Chef Uniforms
- 1 (6 piece) Wüsthof Knife Roll
- 1 Thermoworks instant-read thermometer
- ACF written and proctored practical exam fees
What you need to qualify
- High school diploma or GED
- Food handler’s permit
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Interview with SLICE director
- Non-refundable application fee $60
No prior culinary experience required.
12-Week Professional Culinary Course Calendar
AM SCHEDULE
2024 Fall Semester
August 19th – November 16th
Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm
2025 Spring Semester
February 24th – May 23rd
Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm
2025 Fall Semester
August 25th – November 22nd
Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm
PM SCHEDULE
2025 Winter Semester
January 6th – April 5th
Monday – Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
2025 Summer Semester
May 27th – August 23rd
Monday – Friday 5 pm – 10 pm
Why an American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certificate carries so much weight
More Frequently Asked Questions
The 12-week accelerated professional culinary arts program is $9,800 and includes all materials and food, eBook, equipment, uniform, exam fees and graduation.
The Professional Certificate in Culinary Arts program takes 12 weeks to complete.
The primary differences between a culinary arts certificate and a culinary arts diploma are the length of time required and tuition costs.
Certificates and diplomas are suited for different kinds of students:
A culinary arts certificate is ideal for the student who wants an affordable professional-level culinary education in the shortest amount of time possible.
A culinary arts diploma is better suited for the student who wants additional classes such as Elements of Effective Communication and Human Relations, has 2 or 4 years to invest, and up to $60,000 to spend on a culinary degree as opposed to a culinary certificate.
Many culinary institutes offer school-based certificate programs, but we offer a certificate from the ACF, a nationally-recognized premiere chef’s organization with well-known standards for culinary excellence.
The ACF certificate is a standard of professional competency and a symbol of professionalism. It carries more credibility than just a certificate from a local culinary institute.
We offer our professional culinary institute students the opportunity to acquire the ACF CC® – Certified Culinarian® certificate or the ACF CFC® – Certified Fundamentals Cook® Certificates. The cost for our students to take the proctored written and practical exams for either of these programs is included in the program.
Financing options include layaway, loans, 3rd party scholarships, GI Bill® funding and Department of Workforce Services funding. Please email us at admissions@sliceutah.com to discuss options in detail.
Whether you want to become a professional chef, start a business, manage a restaurant, style food, open a food truck, cater events, write a cookbook, develop and test recipes, or impress your family and friends with your culinary skills, there are many opportunities to use your culinary education after graduation.
There is a shortage of qualified culinarians in Utah, and we’re approached every week by potential employers, looking for qualified and eager employees.
We connect our students with networking opportunities and facilitate introductions during their education to ensure they have a range of options and career opportunities after graduation.
- Complete an application
- Verify your high school graduation or GED status
- Two letters of recommendation
- $60 non-refundable application fee
- Enrollment interview with the SLICE Institute Director
While SLICE is not a federally accredited school, it is approved by the American Culinary Federation. It is also a licensed post-secondary program through the State of Utah and an approved vendor for the Utah Department of Workforce Services.
We firmly believe that culinary education thrives in a face-to-face, hands-on environment. In-person instruction provides the optimal setting for mastering precise culinary skills and techniques. Online culinary schools limit a student’s opportunity to apply their skills in real-world kitchens, hindering the application and refinement of their culinary skills. We teach our professional programs in-person, giving our students the best opportunity to practice and perfect culinary techniques under the guidance of professional chefs. We also have online videos and tutorials to supplement in-person education.
request more information
Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 12-week professional culinary course!
request more information
Pursue your culinary dreams. Learn more about our 12-week professional culinary course!