Culinary Arts

School of
Service Professions

Stephani Matweyew

Stephani Matweyew

  • Instructional Management Assistant
  • 801-593-2431
Thank you for your interest in our Culinary Arts program. At this time, our program is enrolled at maximum capacity. After finishing your application, you will be placed on a waitlist. We recommend you email advisement@davistech.edu to check for availability. We look forward to welcoming you as soon as possible.
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Course Details Program Orientation & Policies

Program Summary

When Can I Start

Monthly start dates

Credits

30 Credit Hours

Time to Complete

15 months @ 15hrs/wk

Training Locations

Main Campus, Utah Department of Corrections Instructional Service Center

Adult Student Costs | $3,251*

*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 | $370

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
Working in the culinary arts field requires taste, creativity, and mastery of technique. In the Davis Technical College Culinary Arts program, students learn both theory and practical kitchen applications 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. Students gain experience in short-order cooking and front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house catering and feel the stresses of a fast-paced kitchen. Students develop basic kitchen math skills such as yield and baker percentages. The program teaches First In, First Out (FIFO), Hazard Analyses Critical Control Point (HACCP), and best practices in the industry. 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
  • Students should complete at least 50% of the total program course requirements while enrolled at the college. Exceptions may be reviewed and approved by the Director of Student Services
  • Complete program placement assessments (next tab).

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
Admission 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 emailed to Admissions@davistech.edu. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable in most cases. For applicants who do not have supporting documentation, please contact the Assessment Center to schedule an assessment.

The following tests are required for this program:

To be considered for a potential assessment waiver:

  • High school applicants will have their high school transcript reviewed; in addition, they may also submit their ACT/SAT scores
  • Adult applicants may submit unofficial high school transcripts, if courses were taken in the last three years; unofficial college transcripts from a regionally accredited institution; or ACT/SAT scores, if taken within the last 5 years
  • Applicants with a Davis Tech Certificate of Completion at an equivalent level or higher
  • Applicants with an associate degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution may submit a copy of their unofficial transcript of conferred degree

Documentation must be uploaded for an assessment waiver with program application or can be emailed to admissions@davistech.edu for review.

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

Following the completion of this Davis Tech program and after being admitted to the partner institution, your Davis Tech certificate of completion will be converted to as many as 30 credit hours toward an Associate of Applied Science at any Utah colleges and universities. Additional information can be found here.

Training Cohorts start monthly. Please check with Student Services for next available dates

Classroom Hours

MONDAY
  • 8am-2pm
TUESDAY
  • 8am-2pm
WEDNESDAY
  • 8am-2pm
THURSDAY
  • 8am-2pm
FRIDAY
  • 8am-2pm

Program Faculty

Trever Nelson

FT Trever Nelson | Lead Instructor

  • Bachelor's degree from Utah State University
Emily Smalley

FT Emily Smalley

  • Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University
Sterling West

FT Sterling West

  • Faculty | UDC
  • Associate degree from Columbia Southern University
Thomas Chapman

FT Thomas Chapman

  • High School
Nathanial Hardyman

PT Nathanial Hardyman

  • High School