Mohawk Valley Community College

Microcredential in

Kitchen Competencies

This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Mohawk Valley Community College

Utica, NY 13501

Face to Face

Delivery

2 Semesters

Estimated time to complete

7 Credits

Credit-bearing

$1,825.00

Estimated cost*

What you'll learn

Launch your culinary journey with this foundational microcredential. You will learn essential skills and knowledge needed for successful food preparation and safety, essential to every culinary career. You will study common kitchen equipment and learn basic food preparation skills for restaurants and commercial kitchens. Crafted to meet today's workforce demands through dialogue with local employers, this microcredential ensures that you possess sought-after skills. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study, internships, and to immediately apply for entry-level kitchen positions.

A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (7 credits). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

Section 1:

Open

Section 2:

Open

What you can earn

Kitchen Competencies Microcredential (Digital Badge)

Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)

Pathway to Credit

This Mohawk Valley Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

CampusMajorCounts asDegreeCreditsAs of
Monroe Community CollegeGeneral StudiesINT 110 Applied Skills SeminarBachelor's5Dec 10, 2024

Monroe Community College

Major

General Studies

Counts as

INT 110 Applied Skills Seminar

Degree

Bachelor's

Credits

5

As of

Dec 10, 2024

Skills covered

Food Preparation

Weights and Measures

Cooking Methods

Problem Solving

Food Handling and Hygiene

Kitchen Safety and Regulations

Kitchen Equipment Usage

Career outlook

Related occupations: Line Cook, Event Coordinator, Food Service Manager

Hospitality employers hire year-round across the state.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.

SUNY Reskilling Fund (Grant)

Covers tuition for short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs.

Who qualifies: Unemployed or underemployed New York residents.

* Estimated cost

Each campus will confirm final costs.