Professional Cook Diploma
The Professional Cook Diploma is your fast track to starting a culinary career. In just a short time, you’ll gain essential skills in kitchen procedures, ingredients, sanitation, and safety—all crucial for success in professional cooking. Plus, you’ll learn to thrive in various baking environments, giving you the versatility to step into an entry-level culinary role with confidence.
Est. time to completion:
9–12 months*
Credit hours:
54
Cost per credit hour:
$570
Top-ranked school
We’re ranked among the top 10 hospitality schools by University magazine.
Experienced faculty
Become the best by learning from the best. Our culinary faculty have credentials from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute.
Personalized attention
Small classes mean more focused, hands-on learning.
Professional Cook Diploma
Curriculum
Overview
To become a professional cook, you’ll need a strong work ethic, a passion for food, and a love for serving others. The Professional Cook Diploma equips you with essential culinary skills, baking basics, nutrition, and sanitation knowledge to earn industry certification.
Courses
For course descriptions, see our Course Catalog.
Financial assistance
Financial assistance is available to those who apply and qualify. Talk with us to see if Federal Student Aid, scholarships, transfer credits, employer assistance, loans and grants, or military discounts are available to you.
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*Time length for program completion will vary depending upon the number of courses taken per term, developmental courses when required, transfer credit accepted, lack of continuous enrollment, etc.
The Culinary Arts program is part of Sullivan University’s College of Hospitality Studies.