Culinary Arts & Hospitality Certificate Program

300 Hours

Culinary Arts & Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries in Delaware! Graduates of this program are qualified for positions as line cooks, prep cooks, and banquet staff.

Training includes hands-on experience in safety and sanitation, food preparation, cooking principles, menus and nutrition. There will be a 1 week (40 hour) externship off-site with a local culinary employer.

Participants are prepared for and take the Serv Safe national certification exam during training.

Enroll in this program and jump start your career in this creative and dynamic field!

Total Cost: $3,200
(program cost does not include books)

CORE Courses

  • Life Skills
  • Employment Prep

CONCENTRATION Courses

Culinary Arts - Polytech Adult Education - Woodside, Delaware
  • Sanitation/Serv Safe
  • Menu Planning & Nutrition
  • Tools & Equipment I
  • Tools & Equipment II
  • Basic Cooking Principles
  • The Recipe
  • Pre-Preparation
  • Preparation
  • Externship

Classes are held Mon-Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm.  Externship hours may vary.

Please contact mary.wilt@polytech.k12.de.us or call (302) 697-4545 for more information.

Above courses are partially funded by the Delaware Workforce Investment Board. EEO/Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

For detailed course descriptions, please see our brochure.