Culinary Arts

Certificate Description

Culinary Arts provides students the opportunity to obtain a Bridgerland Technical College certificate as well as a Food Safety Manager certification. Highly skilled instructors will share techniques and industry experience that will provide dynamic learning opportunities and immerse students in the culinary world. Lab experience will develop practical skills and knowledge in menu creation, cooking, baking, and catering, as well as provide an avenue for creativity. This program supports the Bridgerland Technical College mission to deliver competency-based, employer-guided career and hands-on technical education to the Bear River Region.

Objectives

 

  • Graduates will demonstrate the application of safe food practices in the preparation, cooking, and serving of a variety of food menus.
  • Graduates will demonstrate competency in planning, preparing and serving a variety of appealing menus.
  • Graduates will understand and have experience with creating accurate timelines of food preparation.
  • Graduates will demonstrate a variety of cooking and baking methods used in the production of food.
  • Graduates will practice safe operation and use of restaurant equipment.

 

 

Services

The cafeteria is located at the north end of the Logan Campus - Main building. Come in for breakfast or lunch. Click Here to Learn More

Certificate Courses

Additional Requirements

WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 4), Graphic Literacy (Level 4), and Applied Math (Level 4). Schedule an appointment here or call (435) 750-3188. Need a review? Enroll directly in Academic Learning.

Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment requirements if taken no more than four years before enrollment.

Students must be able to reach, bend, stoop, and lift to 50-pound objects and work in a standing position for extended periods (up to 8 hours). Other physical requirements may apply, as reasonably applicable, in a standard kitchen/restaurant environment.

Students must follow all proper hygiene practices to ensure safe food handling. 

For additional information on occupational profiles, please click here.

Employment Outlook
What is the difference between a job and a career?
The words career and job are very different. To be specific, a job is what you show up to for work; a career spans your lifetime and includes your education, training, professional memberships, and is something you love doing.

Bridgerland Technical College is open year-round. Most programs are open-entry, and open-exit, which means you can start the program on the first of every month as long as there is space available. Please contact SSA's for questions about this program, or check start dates.The first step is to fill out the application for Bridgerland Technical College Logan Campus Application

Pre-Enrollment: WorkKeys Assessment: Workplace Documents (Level 4), Graphic Literacy (Level 4), and Applied Math (Level 4). Schedule an appointment here or call (435) 750-3188. Need a review? Enroll directly in Academic Learning. Please note: A composite ACT score of 17 or a composite SAT score of 930 can waive assessment requirements if taken no more than four years prior to enrollment. Please email your ACT/SAT scores to studentservices@btech.edu. If you do not have your scores, schedule your assessment below. Schedule Appointment in Logan

Once the Assessment/ACT has been approved, the next step is to meet with a Student Services Representative to complete your enrollment. You will declare your starting date, enrolled hours, and set up your payment schedule. No appointment is necessary. If you have any questions, Student Services can be reached at 435-753-6780 or studentservices@btech.edu.

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$2,826 - this is an estimate.
Course fees may vary.

Pell Eligible: Yes

Estimated Equalized Payment:

$314 - based off of full-time enrollment.

Estimated Books & Supplies

Campus Locations

Logan

Quick Facts

Certificate Duration

28 credits - 8-9 months

Hours per Week

16-30 hours a week

Certificate Availability

High School Students:
Arranged - varies by school


Adult Students:
Mon - Fri, 7 am - 2 pm

Outcome Data

Reported Annually to the Accrediting Agency Council on Occupational Education

Completion: 70%
Job Placement: 92%
Withdrawal: 30%

Outcome statistics are compiled annually based upon Training Outcome surveys conducted with students post-graduation. Data is gathered through coordination with the student, faculty, Student Services Office personnel, and licensing agencies.

Give Us a Year Get a New Career

Its never too late to get an education to better your career or go off to a University.

Hours of Operation

Logan Campus - Main
Telephone: 435-753-6780

Student Services
Monday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Friday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

 

Brigham City Campus
Telephone: 435-734-0614

Student Services
Monday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday: 7:30 am - 4 pm
Friday: 7:30 am - 3 pm
Sat/Sun: Closed

Campuses

Logan Campus - Main . 435-753-6780
1301 North 600 West, Logan, UT 84321

Brigham City Campus . 435-734-0614
325 West 1100 South Brigham City, UT 84302