Gulf Coast State College | Chef's Apprentice Certificate Program

your ticket to the professional kitchen

The Chef's Apprentice Certificate provides basic fundamental skills needed for entry into the professional kitchen.

This 12 credit hour college certificate program consists of the foundational courses from the Culinary Management A.S. degree program.

If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program.

If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.

You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state.
With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve.
More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College. Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

There are many options available to help you pay for college. Find out more about scholarships and financial aid at Gulf Coast State College.

Courses		CH
#FOS2201, Food Service Sanitation and Safety		2
+#FSS1202C, Basic Food Preparation		4
+#FSS1063C, Food Specialties: Baking		3
+#FSS2240L, Food Specialties: Cuisines of the World		3
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS		12

• General Education Core.

+ Prerequisites and/or corequisites required. See course descriptions.

# Applies to A.S. degree and certificate programs.

= PSAV course.

* Minimum grade of "C" required.

Paul Ashman, CEPC
Associate Professor, Culinary Management
850-769-1551, extension 5852

Melanie Boyd
Chair, Business and Technology
850-872-3839
mboyd@gulfcoast.edu