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Ranked as one of the Best Culinary Schools in Colorado in 2021, our Culinary Arts program will give you hands-on experience cooking a wide variety of cuisines and dishes. You’ll also learn the ins and outs of the restaurant and hospitality industries and how to run your own business or food truck. 

Our program features lectures and demonstrations from experienced chefs. Plus, you’ll gain experience with all aspects of the restaurant business through our student-run cafe, Emily’s Cafe, where we serve breakfast and lunch three days a week! 

More Information About the Program

You will be provided:

  • Textbook
  • Knife kit
  • Rented Uniform

You must purchase:

  • Basic supplies such as notebook, pens, pencils 
  • Black, slip-resistant work shoes
  • You must wear clothing provided including:
    • Plain cloth Chef Toque (hat): 1 provided.
    • Standard black double-breasted chef coat: 2 provided.
    • Houndstooth checked cook’s pants: 2 provided.
  • Black slip-resistant work shoes.
  • Hair and nails should be kept clean and groomed at all times. Hair must be pulled back.
  • ID visible at all times during class and school events.

This program has a strict attendance policy that will be reviewed at orientation. 

  • Missed hours cannot be made up. Students who exceed the attendance limit will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
  • Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.

CUA 1001 Food Safety & Sanitation
CUA 1002 Cashiering
CUA 1005 Food Service Concepts & Management Skills
CUA 1025 Introduction to Foods
CUA 1027 Soups, Sauces, & Consommes
CUA 1016 Catering, Buffets, & Tableside Cooking
CUA 1029 Center of the Plate
CUA 1062 Introduction to Cooking Techniques
CUA 2033 Advanced Line Prep & Cookery
CUA 1026 Intermediate Soups and Sauces
CUA 1190 Dining Room Management
CUA 1191 Front of the House Planning
CUA 1057 Menu Planning
CUA 2061 Cost Controls
CUA 2062 Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry
CUA 2081 Internship

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17 of your credits my be eligible to transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver). View Transferable Credits information here.

Learn More!
  • $7,890 (eligible for financial aid)
  • Full-time 6 months / Part-time 11 months (plus internship)
  • Hybrid format (in-person and online course content)
  • Start Date: Full-time, 8/18/2025, 9/15/2025, 2/9/2026, 5/18/2026
  • Start Date: Part-time, 8/18/2025, 10/20/2025, 4/13/2026
  • Location: Main Campus
  • This program may have a waitlist.

Program Requirements

  • Must be 18 years or older

By applying to this program, you understand the Academic Preparedness and Physical Requirements below.

  • Ability and stamina to manage daily reading (20-30 pages per day), workbook assignments, and related exams that occur several times per week. 
  • English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
  • Understanding of basic algebra.
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  • Stand for long periods of time. 
  • Lift and carry food, including hot food, as well as other culinary, or baking products, equipment, small wares, and utensils. 
  • Lift and carry trays with plated foods, small wares, among other items with the ability to serve and clear tables where guests are seated. 
  • Communicate effectively with instructor(s), classmates, and clients.
  • Use hands and arms to pour hot and cold beverages.
  • Safely handle extremely hot foods, like pulled sugar. 
  • Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, parts, or controls to maintain compliance of regulations for safe use of knives and other equipment. 
  • Perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
  • Bend, twist and reach.
  • Ability to lift cooking equipment and other equipment up to 30 pounds. 
  • Manage a sometimes stressful and busy work environment. 
  • Follow and maintain food safety and handling standards. 
  • Be able to push and pull equipment effectively.
  • Demonstrate gross and fine motor skills to perform safe and efficient kitchen duties and operations.
  • This program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu. 
  • Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours. 
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