Culinary
Culinary Certificate: Sanitation, Knife Skills, and Kitchen Experience in Two Semesters
Head cooks and chefs oversee daily food preparation in restaurants, resorts, and private households. The work moves fast, and it rewards people who stay organized under pressure. Chefs who run their own restaurants or catering businesses combine cooking with management skills.
The Culinary Certificate starts with sanitation and safety, basic food preparation, and food fundamentals. In the second semester you add knife skills and a practicum that puts you in a real kitchen. The certificate is offered at East Marshall and Marshalltown High Schools, and can also be offered as a Career Academy through local high schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in the Culinary program?
Sanitation and safety, basic food preparation, food fundamentals, and knife skills.
How long is the Culinary Certificate?
Two semesters and 9-11 credits.
Does the program include real kitchen experience?
Yes. The second semester includes a work-based learning practicum, which is field experience.
Where is the Culinary program offered?
At East Marshall and Marshalltown High Schools. It can also be offered as a Career Academy through local high schools.
What jobs can this lead to?
Kitchen work in restaurants, resorts, and private households, including chef and head cook roles, and running a restaurant or catering business with experience.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Now button on this page, or contact admissions. Marshalltown: 641-752-7106, mccinfo@iavalley.edu. Iowa Falls (Construction diploma): 641-648-4611, eccinfo@iavalley.edu. You can also schedule a visit.
Is financial aid available?
Complete the FAFSA and contact Financial Aid to see which grants and scholarships apply to this program. Marshalltown: mccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu, 1-866-622-4748. Ellsworth: eccfinancialaid@iavalley.edu, 1-800-322-9235.
Marshalltown Community College
3700 S. Center St. Marshalltown, IA 50158
mccinfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-7106
Iowa Valley Grinnell
123 6th Ave. West Grinnell, IA 50112
grinnellinfo@iavalley.edu
641-752-7106