Stackable Credentials

Credentials for Chefs and Head Cooks

83 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $60,990 · projected growth +7.1%. See full occupation profile →

Certificate

Advanced Culinary Arts

Lemoore College
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science in Baking and Pastry Arts

ECPI University
Associate's Degree

Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts

ECPI University
Short-Term Certificate

BAKERY DELI & CATERING

Emily Griffith Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Baker Pastry Chef

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Baking and Pastry Arts

Sullivan University
Associate's Degree

Baking and Pastry Arts

Columbia College (CA)
Long Certificate

Baking and Pastry Arts

Columbia College (CA)
Certificate

Baking and Pastry Arts I

San Diego College of Continuing Education
Certificate

Baking and Pastry Arts II

San Diego College of Continuing Education
Certificate

Beverage Management

Lemoore College
Diploma

CULINARY ARTS

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Shelton State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CULINARY ARTS

Trenholm State Community College
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree

CULINARY ARTS

Wallace State Community College
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

CULINARY ARTS

Pikes Peak State College
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Lawson State Community College
AL
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS

Bishop State Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

CULINARY ARTS

Bishop State Community College
AL
Certificate

CULINARY ARTS AND FOOD SERVICES

Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Certificate

CULINARY ESSENTIALS

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Certificate

Certificate in Beverage Management Services

Indiana University-Indianapolis
Certification

Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC)

American Culinary Federation
$250 cost
Identify products for use in advanced cooking applicationsApply cooking methods and techniques to advanced food preparationSelect and use equipment for foodservice operationsFabricate proteins and food products using industry standardsPresent finished dishes according to advanced culinary standardsImplement recipes and menus in foodservice operations
Certification

Certified Executive Chef (CEC)

American Culinary Federation
$250 cost
Identify products for use in advanced cooking applicationsApply cooking methods and techniques to food preparationDesign kitchen layout and select equipment for foodservice operationsFabricate proteins and food products using industry standardsPresent finished dishes according to culinary standardsDevelop recipes and menus for foodservice operations
Certification

Certified Sous Chef (CSC)

American Culinary Federation
$250 cost
Identify products for use in cooking applicationsApply cooking methods and techniques to food preparationSelect and use equipment for foodservice operationsFabricate proteins and food products using industry standardsPresent finished dishes according to culinary standardsImplement recipes and menus in foodservice operations
Long Certificate

Chef Apprentice

Lemoore College
Diploma

Culinary Arts

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville
$5,160 cost
Certificate

Culinary Arts

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville
$0 cost
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

University of North Alabama
AL
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Columbia College (CA)
Certificate

Culinary Arts

Sullivan University
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Lawson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts

Pickens Technical College
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

J.F. Drake State Community and Technical College
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts

Northeast Alabama Community College
AL
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Sullivan University
Certificate

Culinary Arts

Coastal Alabama Community College
AL
Long Certificate

Culinary Arts

Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Southwestern College (CA)
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts

Lawson State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts

Wallace State Community College
Associate's Degree

Culinary Arts

Shelton State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Baking

Shelton State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Banquet and Event Supervision

University of North Alabama
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Basic Food Prep

Shelton State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Dining/Restaurant Supervision

University of North Alabama
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Food Preparation

Shelton State Community College
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts - Kitchen Supervision

University of North Alabama
AL
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts w/emp in Introductory Kitchen Staff

Trenholm State Community College
Short-Term Certificate

Culinary Arts w/emp in Introductory Restaurant Staff

Trenholm State Community College
Certificate

Culinary Arts: Cooking Essentials

Southwestern College (CA)
Diploma

Culinary Essentials

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson
Diploma

Culinary Essentials (De Only)

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll
Diploma

Culinary Essentials (De Only)

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Crump
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