• Culinary

Culinary Programs

Start Your Culinary Career with the Right Ingredients

Start with the basic skills of cooking and work toward head chef status. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and provides a true culinary management experience with the student-run Top of the Hill restaurant. If you like working with people, enjoy physical activity, and can think independently and creatively, this may be the program for you.

Explore Culinary Programs
Baking Technical Certificate
Catering Technical Certificate
Culinary Arts Associates of Applied Science
Culinary Assistant Technical Diploma
Culinary Career Essentials Technical Certificate
Culinary Management Associates of Applied Science
Kitchen Assistant Technical Certificate
Kitchen Management Technical Certificate

“At Nicolet, they go into a lot of detail with current trends of food, and what you really need to know to be a successful chef. 

Andrew, Nicolet Culinary Graduate

Your Prior Experience Matters

Before you start a program, learn how your past experience can save you time and money. You may have previous education and work experience that could qualify for Credit for Prior Learning.

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Learn more about transferring credits or a degree from Nicolet to a 4-year university by viewing our transfer guides below.

 

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Are you ready to get started?

Say “Hello” to our Admission Reps They’re ready to connect with you about planning for college.

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Visit Top of the Hill

The Student Chefs at the Top of the Hill restaurant on campus build strong culinary technique and skills by serving up tasty options for the community.