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Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate
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If you have a passion for the food industry, our Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate program is for you. This innovative and lively training will get you started on a rewarding career in the culinary industry. Whether you dream of putting on large catering events or crafting unique gourmet dinners in a fine dining establishment, we can give you the background you need to make it happen.

The Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate is a 6-month intense program designed for aspiring culinary professionals with a passion for food who desire something more than the traditional, classroom-based culinary education program. You will work hands-on in the kitchens of accomplished professional chefs who will provide the tools needed to succeed in the hospitality industry.

What You’ll Learn

  • Sanitation basics while preparing for the ServSafe® exam
  • Industry tools, equipment and food science
  • Knife skills
  • Dry and moist heat cooking methods
  • How to make stocks, soups and sauces
  • Meat, poultry, fruits, vegetables and herb identification
  • Garde manger (keeper of the food) duties
  • Baking, plating and presentation including differences in world cuisine

Prerequisites
Working knowledge of computers and access to a laptop or desktop computer and the Internet are required.

Students are also required to pass a background check, sign a waiver of liability and show proof of health insurance.

Location

Classes will be held at KSU Center, primarily in our professional catering kitchen classroom.

Apprenticeship Sites

Your apprenticeships will consist of approximately 12-15 hours per week in rotation between several prestigious venues.*

  • Atlanta Country Club
  • Canoe
  • District Events and Catering
  • KSU’s Commons and Stingers
  • Holbrook Communities
  • Maven Restaurant Group
  • Seed Kitchen & Bar

*Venues are subject to change based on availability.

Culinary Apprenticeship Certificate Program

By completing 240 hours of apprenticeship work divided into four different rotations, you will gain hands-on experience in a variety of food service environments. Working 60 hours at each location, you will make important connections in the restaurant industry and gain valuable experience for your resume.

Note: Student is responsible for transportation to apprenticeship sites, which are all located within a 1-hour drive of the KSU campus. Student is also responsible for transportation costs such as parking.

Richard Matthews

After working in public administration for 10 years, Chef Rich Matthews did his version of running off to join the circus and enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. After earning his degree in Culinary Arts, he gained the majority of his industry experience working in large hotels in the Hudson Valley area of New York before moving to work in hotels in Fort Lauderdale. Most of his industry experience is from working in the catering and banquets functions of hotels before assuming leadership responsibilities. He has also been part of culinary teams feeding thousands of spectators attending the Kentucky Derby and the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament as well as the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Chef Matthews won a gold medal at the Société Culinaire Philanthropique in New York City in 2004.

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Start/End: 08/13/2025 to 01/21/2026
Fee: $8,995
Delivery: Classroom
Location: KSU Center
Class ID 42930
Start Date August 13, 2025
End Date January 21, 2026
Delivery Classroom
Location KSU Center
Sessions 22
Weeks 24
Total Hours 88.0
CEUs 32.8

Classes Schedule:

SessionDateTimeLocationDeliveryInstructor
01 Wednesday, 08/13/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
02 Wednesday, 08/20/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
03 Wednesday, 08/27/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
04 Wednesday, 09/03/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
05 Wednesday, 09/10/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
06 Wednesday, 09/17/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
07 Wednesday, 09/24/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
08 Wednesday, 10/01/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
09 Wednesday, 10/08/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
10 Wednesday, 10/15/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
11 Wednesday, 10/22/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
12 Wednesday, 10/29/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
13 Wednesday, 11/05/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
14 Wednesday, 11/12/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
15 Wednesday, 11/19/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
16 Wednesday, 11/26/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
17 Wednesday, 12/03/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
18 Wednesday, 12/10/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
19 Wednesday, 12/17/2025 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
20 Wednesday, 01/07/2026 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
21 Wednesday, 01/14/2026 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
22 Wednesday, 01/21/2026 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM KSU Center ClassRoom Richard Matthews
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