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High school students must be age 16 or older. Learn more.
Credit hours for completing this program can be transferred to UVU. Learn more.
Lehi Main Campus
When you enroll in the Culinary Arts 1 program you are creating a culinary foundation to build a career on. This program introduces every student to the basics of Culinary Arts regardless of current skill level. Once you’ve mastered the basics of culinary arts you will begin to learn advanced cooking techniques in hot food preparation and presentation. Coursework in this program includes cooking and baking principles, sanitation procedures, menu creation, knife and equipment care, and workplace etiquette. Your time in this program will include professional cooking in state of the art kitchens, while also gaining experience inventorying and menu planning. You will even have the chance to show off your skills by participating in MTECH’s Evening of Fine Dining.
This program is eligible for Financial Veterans Aid! Learn more
Adults and high school students who are age 16 and older and at least a junior in high school.
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year opens April 20, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. online on the MTECH Student Portal and remains open until classes are full. It is recommended to create your MTECH Student Portal account in advance.
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Some fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
SECTION | CAMPUS | ROOM # | START DATE | END DATE | START TIME | END TIME | DAYS |
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Fall 2023 | Lehi Main Campus | 114 | 8/15/2023 | 5/21/2024 | 7:30 AM | 10:30 AM | M-F |
Fall 2023 | Lehi Main Campus | 114 | 8/15/2023 | 5/21/2024 | 11:30 AM | 2:30 AM | M-F |
Fall 2023 | Lehi Main Campus | 114 | 8/15/2023 | 5/21/2024 | 6:00 PM | 9:45 PM | M-Th |
Total hours: 600
Course Name | Course Hours | Course Credits | Externship/Clinical/ WBL Credits | Tuition ($120/credit) | Course Fees | Industry Exam Fees |
Culinary Foundations | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $50.00 | $36.00 |
Culinary/Baking Basics | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Proteins | 60 | 2 | 0 | $240.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Hot/Cold Food Preparation | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Basic Baking Breads & Doughs | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Basic Pastries & Cookies | 90 | 3 | 0 | $360.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Workbased Learning | 90 | 0 | 2 | $240.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
TOTALS: | 600 | 17 | 2 | $2,280.00 | $50.00 | $36.00 |
Tuition/Fees | Cost |
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Tuition: | $2,280.00 |
Registration Fee: | $40.00 |
Required Materials: | $342.00 |
Industry Exam Fee: | $36.00 |
Student Fees: | $50.00 |
Tuition/Fees Subtotal: | $2,406.00 |
Total: | $2,745 |
Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.
While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.
Required Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
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On Cooking Textbook; 6th Edition | 1 | 978-0-13444-190-0 | $125.00 | |||||
Chef Uniform | 1 | Embroidered Chef Coat; Chef Pants, Chef Hat, Marker | $66.00 | |||||
Thermoworks ProNeedle Culinary Thermometer | 1 | $22.00 | ||||||
Visual Knife Skills Set I | 1 | MS1 024 | $13.00 | |||||
ServeSafe Certification Test Fee | 1 | Purchased through Culinary Department | $36.00 | |||||
Small Knife Set w/Bag | 1 | includes: Sysco 8″ CHEF’S KNIFE-MILLENNIA M22608B; 8″ BREAD KNIFE-MILLENNIA M22508B; 3″ PARING KNIFE M23900; 10″ STEEL -GENESIS M21010B; KNIFE ROLL-7 POCKETS; M30007M | $80.00 | |||||
Total Cost of Required Materials | $342.00 |
Optional Materials | Quantity | Notes (ISBN numbers, etc) | Cost | |||||
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Large Knife Set w/Bag | 1 | includes: Sysco 8″ CHEF’S KNIFE-MILLENNIA M22608B; 8″ X 2″ KNIFE GUARD M33113; 3″ PARING M23900; 4″ X 1″ KNIFE GUARD M33110; 10″ WIDE BREAD KNIFE – MILLENNIA M23210B; 10″ X 2″ KNIFE GUARD M33112; 6″ BONING KNIFE-MILLENNIA M22306B; 6 X 1″ KNIFE GUARD M33111; MINI MERCER RULES – ENGLISH M33243; SWIVEL PEELER-PLASTIC HANDLE M33091; KNIFE ROLL-7 POCKETS M30007M | $110.00 | |||||
Total Cost of Optional Materials | $110.00 |
At MTECH, you will join an exclusive group of graduates who benefit from a commitment to excellence shared by everyone at the school. From instructors who deliver a relevant, industry-driven curriculum to academic and career counselors focused on ensuring you have the tools you need to succeed, we all share the same goal: your success as a student.
Our students average a half hour to one hour of homework a night.
Per MTECH’s policy, students will be dismissed from the program after 10 consecutive absences.
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