Chef Assistant I Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2026
Program Description
The Chef's Assistant I Certificate builds a strong foundation that allows you to further specialize as you progress in your career in the culinary industry. You'll study sustainable food preparation, handling, sanitation, and safety, as well as business and management principles. This course of study gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level positions, including (but not limited to): line cook, line lead cook, commis, chef assistant, prep cook, soup or sauce cook, and similar positions in institutional food service, small to large hospitality operations, cruise ships and more.
Established in 2016
CIP: 12-0505 Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,292.00 |
| Books | $562.00 |
| Fees | $747.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,601.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liaison for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Math - basic math skills used in culinary
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Chef Assistant I Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 2
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/11/2026
Program Description
The Chef's Assistant I Certificate builds a strong foundation that allows you to further specialize as you progress in your career in the culinary industry. You'll study sustainable food preparation, handling, sanitation, and safety, as well as business and management principles. This course of study gives you the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for entry-level positions, including (but not limited to): line cook, line lead cook, commis, chef assistant, prep cook, soup or sauce cook, and similar positions in institutional food service, small to large hospitality operations, cruise ships and more.
Established in 2016
CIP: 12-0505 Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant.
Provider Information
McHenry County College
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 256.00 Hours / 16.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,292.00 |
| Books | $562.00 |
| Fees | $747.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,601.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Connect with the MCC WIOA Liaison for application and next step support at wioaliaison@mchenry.edu
Entry Requirements:
- Math - basic math skills used in culinary
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes