Wooded Trail

Natural Chef Culinary Program

Students will experience hands-on professional development in the areas of sustainability, nutrition, whole foods, culinary technology, sanitation, knife skills, and restaurant management as well as many other areas of culinary operations. The entire certification program could be completed by taking a rigorous combination of courses in one semester or by encompassing two semesters. The approximate cost for the Certification is $1200.00.

Upon successful completion of the full certificate, students will be ready for a professional entry level career in culinary arts, with a specialty in sustainability and nutrition that will assist them in becoming a leader in the industry.

To obtain a Natural Chef Certification from CCCC, students must complete all classes in either the Sustainable Culinary Pathway or the Natural-Health Culinary Pathway in addition to 25 hours of approved Culinary Arts Community Service.

All Classes may be taken as a single community class or as part of the full Certification.

Sustainable Culinary Pathway to Natural Chef Certification (offered fall and spring)

Natural-Health Culinary Pathway to Natural Chef Certification (offered fall only)

Sustainable Baking Pathway to Natural Chef Certification (offered fall and spring)

Additional Course Offerings

**Recommended - Not Required
Additional Classes are always encouraged for extended experience and employability

Located in the Sustainable Technology Building of CCCC In Pittsboro, NC

General Course Information - An exact class schedule can be found in the Continuing Education Flexi.

  • Spring 2011 Schedule - Classes begin January 9, 2012 end May 11, 2012
  • Summer Schedule - Classes begin- May 14, 2012 end July 27, 2012

For registration information please contact Chef Hamm at ghamm@cccc.edu.

Note: The Natural Chef Culinary Program is a Continuing Education Certificate program (curriculum program options will begin in fall 2012)