Culinary Arts

School of
Service Professions

Stephani Matweyew

Stephani Matweyew

  • Instructional Management Assistant
  • 801-593-2431

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Monthly Start Dates

Credits

30 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

12 months @ 18hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $3,394*

Estimated: Includes Tuition, Fees and Course Materials. Some elective courses may have additional fees and/or materials that are not calculated in this summary.

High School Costs | $362

Tuition is free for high school students, however there are some fees and materials that they may be responsible for at the beginning or during the program

  • NOTE: Textbook and material costs are based on Davis Tech’s bookstore prices at the time of publication and are subject to change. There are no charges associated with personal data collection and processes or verification of student identity.

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Program Outcomes

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Program / Admission Details

Program Description
Culinary Arts requires taste and creativity as well as mastery of technique. Students will study both theory and practical kitchen application of quality food preparation. Students receive instruction and hands-on experience in knife skills, breakfast foods, soups, sauces, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, grains, legumes, fruits, proper sanitation, yeast breads, quick breads, desserts, cakes, and pastries. With the production kitchen student will gain experience in short order cooking, and both front of the house and back of the house catering, and feel the stresses of a fast-paced kitchen. Students will develop skills in basic kitchen math such as, yield percentages, bakers percentages, First in First Out (FIFO), Hazard Analyses Critical Control Point (HACCP), and best practices. The Culinary Arts Certificate prepares students for positions in food service operations including hotels, resorts, restaurants, healthcare facilities and catering operations.
Admission Requirements

This program is open to qualified high school and adult students who meet the following program requirements:

  • ADULT STUDENTS: Have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Must be at least 16 years of age AND be in 11th or 12th grade
  • Complete Placement Assessments as noted below

Once enrolled in the program, students will be required to obtain a Davis County Food Handler Permit. The cost of the permit is $25, and the permit is issued by the Davis County Health Department:

  • Davis County Health Department
  • Environmental Health Services Division
  • 22 South State Street
  • Clearfield, UT 84015
  • 801-525-5100
Placement Assessment Requirements

Transcripts for prior academic learning or assessments (such as college or high school), may waive some or all of the admission requirements. Copies should be provided to the Assessment Center. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases.

The following tests are required for this program:


  • High School student applicants must submit transcripts for ALL PROGRAMS. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of Math 2 (B or higher) and English 2 (B or higher) is required to waive testing for high school students. Some programs have higher GPA requirements. Student’s must have the minimum required grade for two quarters or one semester in the same school year.
  • Placement testing is waived for students with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher, or an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college
Credentials and Certifications
Davis Technical College Credentials
  • Davis Technical College Certificate of Program Completion
Available Licensing/Certifications
  • ServSafe Food Protection Manager
Utah State Board of Education CTE Skill Certificate (High School Students Only)
  • Culinary Arts
Transfer Options

The following academic agreements are available to students in the this program. In order to receive credit for course work included in these agreements, you must provide a transcript to the receiving institution.

Please be aware that some agreements require you to complete the entire program before they will transfer credit. Please contact your instructor at Davis Tech if you have questions.

This program is eligible to transfer credits towards an AAS degree to the following institutions:

Orientation Dates

Orientation Registration

Oct 18, 2023

Classroom Hours

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8am-2pm 8am-2pm 8am-2pm 8am-2pm 8am-2pm

Program Faculty

Trever Nelson

FT Trever Nelson | Lead Instructor

  • Bachelor's degree from Utah State University
Emily Smalley

FT Emily Smalley

Thomas Chapman

FT Thomas Chapman

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