Culinary Arts Sous Chef Apprenticeship AAS
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Degree/Certificate
Associate of Applied Science
Interest Areas
Business
Description
Culinary Arts Sous Chef Apprenticeship provides a structured and comprehensive, industry approved pathway for individuals who are passionate about cooking and aspire to become highly skilled culinary professionals with advanced career prospects. This program offers a combination of practical hands-on experience, theoretical knowledge, and mentorship. Apprentices will complete six semesters of related classroom and lab instruction at NIC. This will be coupled with 4000 hours of paid employment and tutelage toward achieving competencies set forth by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) with Chefs from local approved full-service industry sponsor sites. Once requirements are successfully met, apprentices will qualify to take the national practical and written examination with the ACF towards earning the Certified Sous Chef credential.
Program Requirements This is a selective enrollment program with special admission requirements. Applicants must have a minimum of six months of food service experience and have a GED or high school diploma. The application process includes: 1) two formal letters of recommendation that document a proven strong work ethic and keen interest in pursuing advanced or managerial positions within food service and 2) a maximum two-page essay outlining the student's career goals and intent to remain proactively committed to honoring your sponsor site/employer while completing your degree. Admission is decided by a selection committee of chef instructors and advisor, contingent upon successfully completing the interview process with the sponsor site.
Program Requirements This is a selective enrollment program with special admission requirements. Applicants must have a minimum of six months of food service experience and have a GED or high school diploma. The application process includes: 1) two formal letters of recommendation that document a proven strong work ethic and keen interest in pursuing advanced or managerial positions within food service and 2) a maximum two-page essay outlining the student's career goals and intent to remain proactively committed to honoring your sponsor site/employer while completing your degree. Admission is decided by a selection committee of chef instructors and advisor, contingent upon successfully completing the interview process with the sponsor site.