Certificate: Culinary Foundations Level 1 **Northeast Iowa Community College** 5 Positions ID: 63039 Posted On 03/05/2025 **Job Overview** The Culinary Foundations Career Pathway Certificate level 1 is an 80-hour hands-on program designed to prepare students with little or no culinary experience for a rewarding career in the culinary field. Successful students will be ready for entry-level positions as cooks or servers in a variety of hospitality settings. The training provides an overview of the culinary industry, including terminology, techniques and standards, from front-of-house to back-of-house. You will gain real-world experience by catering three events during this course. Instruction in food safety and proper operation of cooking equipment for a safe work environment will be covered throughout the class. Learn and practice knife skills, become familiar with measurements for small and large food production, acquire knowledge about general cooking and serving methods, and learn how to provide superior customer service. This Career Pathway Certificate for Culinary Foundations is part of the Opportunity Dubuque program supported by the Greater Dubuque Development Corp. Location: Steeple Square + Class ID #101438 + Program Start Date: April 15, 2025 + Tuition Cost: $2,699 Tuition assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact NICC at 844-642-2338 ext. 1399 to begin your tuition assistance application today. For course schedule and class information visit www.nicc.edu/solutions/101381 Primary Contact 1675797365789 Marcus Ingles College & Career Coach, 844-642-2338, ext. 3314 Phone Phone Phone Fax inglesm@nicc.edu Email True False False **Job Details** Categories Food and Beverage Hotel/Hospitality/Tourism Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full or Part Time Company ID 1180 Job REQ # \# Positions 5 Start Date 20250305 End Date 20250408 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Entry Level Sales Executive - Risk Management Cottingham & Butler/ SISCO Cafe 1843 Shift Supervisor Clarke University **Share this Job** Northeast Iowa Community College **About the Company** Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers. The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students. As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years. At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.