Technical Diploma│1 Year│35 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus│Eligible for Financial Aid
Estimated salary range: $27,593 – $33,757
Culinary Assistant Program
The Culinary Assistant diploma at MPTC sets students up to be successful in any food preparation environment.
Students in the Culinary Assistant courses gain hands-on culinary skills in a professional lab, with instructors who work in the culinary field.
Graduates are trained in a broad range of cooking techniques and preparation methods, incorporating safety and sanitation guidelines while using wholesome ingredients to create nutritious meals.
Culinary Assistant diploma credits transfer directly into Moraine Park’s Culinary Arts associate degree.
Jobs
Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following jobs:
- Institutional Cook
- Restaurant Host/Hostess
- Cook, School Cafeteria
- Cook Apprentice (Hotel/Restaurant)
- Assistant Cook
- Baker/Deli Assistant
- Dietary Aide
Estimated Salary Range
Average annual salaries for local workers in this career field range from $27,593 (entry level) to $33,757 (experienced worker).
Salary range estimates are based on wages for related occupations in the Moraine Park District as reported by Lightcast. Individual wages vary based on experience, industry, location and specific job requirements.
Related Careers and Pathways
Explore similar programs and consider earning a certificate or an associate degree along this pathway.
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
View and begin standard admissions steps.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact us at admissions@morainepark.edu OR 920-924-3200, TTY/VP:Use Relay VRS.
Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$6,254.50
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
$372.00
Materials and supplies
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
Culinary Assistant Student Voices
"I enjoyed learning in a fun environment and being able to be my self and getting support from instructors on not only school but life as well." - Ashley Miller
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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