Culinary Applications

Certificate
Culinary Applications

About this program

It’s time to take your culinary skills to the next level. Build confidence in the kitchen. And perfect modern methods and techniques. In just two semesters plus a summer internship, you’ll learn what it takes to push your culinary career. Hands-on labs outfitted with cutting-edge equipment. Expert faculty with extensive industry expertise. And real-world experience working in our on-campus casual fine dining restaurant, Le Jeune Chef. The full-college experience is here. Make it yours.

Next steps...

You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.

14

Average Class Size

Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway

1

Year Format

Careers

Entry to mid-level positions in:

  • Restaurants
  • Catering Operations
  • Institutional Dining & Management
  • Retail
Courses

At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.

​​Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.

  • Purchasing (FHD117)
  • Sanitation (FHD118)
  • Principles of Management (MGT115)
  • Applications of Professional Cooking (FHD212)
  • Foundations of Professional Cooking (FHD101)
  • National Sanitation Certification (NSC)
  • Careers in Hospitality (FHD104)
  • Menu Planning & Cost Control (FHD125)
  • Introductory Baking (FHD137)
  • Location Based Catering (FHD227)
  • American Regional Cuisines (FHD321)
  • Introduction to the Modernist Kitchen (FHD151)
  • Culinary Internship (FHD269)

​Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.

​​Foundations are the practical, intellectual, and social skills: communication, collaboration, critical and ethical thinking, quantitative thinking, and technological literacy that are crucial to every student at every stage of education and at every stage of life.

  • Math Elective (MTH011 or Higher) (MPE)
  • Communications (ENL010) or
  • English Composition I (ENL111)
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Virtual Tour

Baking & Culinary

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchens used for instruction and Le Jeune Chef, our on-campus casual fine dining restaurant. The live labs give students an opportunity to put their talent on the table and work with real customers.

In the Media

Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast

Check out the Tomorrow Makers podcast with guest Chef Charles.

Facilities

Le Jeune Chef

Open all year, Le Jeune Chef, our live learning environment, is just another way you’ll be real-world ready to take on tomorrow. 

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Tour Schedule

Seeing is believing.

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Mar 1

Undergraduate Open House

Saturday, March 19 AM - 3 PM

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Apr 6

Undergraduate Open House

Sunday, April 69 AM - 3 PM

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Industry Partners

Work with experts to become an expert

Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.

American Culinary Federation Logo
Guittard Chocolate Logo
Compass Group Logo
Wine Spectator Award
Student Life

Lead and put your skills to the test

American Culinary Federation

This national organization promotes the image of American chefs. Students are encouraged to join and obtain their ACF certification. Graduates of this program who maintain an active Junior membership in the local ACF chapter are eligible to certify as a Certified Culinarian for free.

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Student Organizations at Penn College

Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 60+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.

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Penn College News
two culinary students working in a lab

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Culinary students donate handmade soaps to local ministry

Pennsylvania College of Technology hospitality students recently donated 25 pounds of handmade soap to the Shepherd of the Streets ministry in Williamsport. The ministry helps to provide guidance and counsel, prescription assistance, oral surgery and vision assistance, medical transportation assistance, baby diapers and supplies, and dental hygiene kits to those on the streets confronting fear, hunger, homelessness, unemployability or other difficulties.

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culinary delights await visitors to the Grand Pastry Display

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Walking in a pastry wonderland

Penn College’s baking & culinary program hosted students from six secondary schools on Friday, showcasing the program’s facilities, unique opportunities (like a culinary tour of Italy and internships at the Kentucky Derby), and baking & pastry arts students’ capstone masterpiece: the Grand Pastry Display.

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Penn College culinary students with visiting chef in kitchen

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Champion pitmaster is Penn College’s latest Visiting Chef

The latest edition of Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Visiting Chef Series featured one of Lycoming County’s own: Chef George E. Logue III, a 2010 Penn College culinary arts graduate, a member of the reigning World Barbecue Championship team, and co-owner of Herman & Luther’s, just north of Montoursville.

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Internship

Your knowledge in practice

Show them what you've got. Internship experiences allow students to get a taste of career opportunities before they graduate. In fact, many lead to job offers!

 

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Student Experience

The community as their classroom

More Information

Dress Code: Professionalism is the signature of this degree and is the expectation for performance and appearance. Uniform and personal appearance standards are strictly enforced. Students are required to be clean-shaven (neat mustache above the lip is allowed), have properly contained hair (top of ear and back of collar for men; tied up and under hat for women, utilizing a net if necessary - no protruding bangs). In labs, no excessive makeup and no jewelry are allowed, including rings, watches and earrings or visible piercings of any style. Students in Table Service and/or Wine and Beverage Practicums may wear appropriate cosmetics, a watch, a single set of post-style earrings. Hair must be restrained - the utilization of a French braid or discrete pinning/styling is required.

View general transfer information

Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including: credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.

Visit the Alternative Credit Options page in our Course Catalog for general requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.

View the Culinary Arts Tool List & Uniform Policy

Uniforms and tools are available for purchase through The College Store.

  • Ms. Tabitha H Barbarito, Project Manager, PASA Sustainable Agriculture
  • Mr. Francis A Daniele, Chef/Owner, Joanna's Italian Bakery
  • Ms. Diane L Dorner, '79, District Supervisor, Carrols Corporation
  • Mr. Joel Hough, Regional Manager, The Restaurant Store
  • Mr. Chris Kowalewski, Chief Growth Officer & Senior VP of Sales, Compass Group North America
  • Mr. George Logue, III, '10, Co-owner/Chef, Herman & Luther's
  • Ms. Erin Oggier, '06, Executive Chef, Brock & Company
  • Mr. Kristan T Patterson, Chief Artisan Baker, Penn State University Bakery
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    Penn College graduates are in high demand. Employer participation at the Career Fair is proof. Attracting 400+ organizations, this popular event is hosted twice per year and introduces students to all types of businesses from startups to Fortune 500 companies. 

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