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Culinary Arts Certificate

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Earn a certification in culinary arts

NECC’s Culinary Arts Certificate program will prepare you to embark on an exciting career journey as a food service professional, empowering you to pursue entry level or higher jobs at restaurants, hotels, resorts, institutions, and other dining establishments.

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Bryan Philbrook, Program Coordinator

Email: bphilbrook@necc.mass.edu
Phone: 978-241-4781

Additional Program Information

Explore the evolving culinary arts landscape, where you’ll get to learn about commercial food preparation and presentation essentials. From discovering the workings of a professional kitchen to developing advanced skills, such as artisanal breads and classic world cuisine, NECC’s program will prepare you for a gratifying career in the food services industry—proving that following your culinary dreams can lead to something truly remarkable!

Student Learning Outcomes
  • Describes and demonstrates the classical and contemporary cooking techniques for both savory and sweet foods.
  • Demonstrate a comprehension of flavor profiling, ingredient selection, nutrition, and presentation principles.
  • Demonstrates and understands the use of culinary industry-specific equipment.
  • Demonstrates basic measuring, conversion, food costing, and yield management practices.
  • Performs mathematical computations related to foodservice operations.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of food management, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates familiarity with the organizational structures and basic functions of the kitchen.
  • Applies the principles of menu planning and layout to the development of menus for restaurants and catering operations
  • Understands the basic components of the Income statement and how they affect the profitability of an operation

Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience

With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.

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NECC offers a variety of student support services, including tutoring, counseling, and academic advising, to help students thrive academically. Want to transfer to NECC? Our advisors are happy to assist you.

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As an ADA-compliant institution, NECC is committed to serving the needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities, including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We partner with multiple entities are dedicated to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity for all members of the NECC community.

Do you have a documented disability? Are you Deaf or Hard of Hearing? If so, the Center for Accessibility Resources & Services (CARS) can connect you to the services you need to thrive at NECC.

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No tuition. No fees. And an allowance for books and supplies for eligible students.

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