Culinary Arts : Emily Griffith Technical College

Culinary Arts

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! 

Fall 2023 Start Dates
Full-Time: 8/21/2023 and 9/18/2023
Part-Time: 8/21/2023 and 10/23/2023

What Can I Do with a Culinary Arts Certificate?

Graduates use their certificate to work in a variety of culinary roles in:

  • Restaurants
  • Food Trucks
  • Resorts
  • Cruise Ships
  • Hotels
  • Catering Companies
  • Corporate and Institutional Dining
  • Research, Development and Test Kitchens

Thinking about applying? Get the flyer.

You may also want to consider our Certified Line Cook Apprenticeship!

  • Confirm payment. For more information regarding payment arrangements, click here.
  • Get your student ID
    • You can get your student ID at the Treasurer's Office after payment is confirmed.

  • The program is offered at our main campus: 1860 Lincoln St., Denver, CO.
  • The program is delivered in a hybrid format. Meaning some of your instruction, class time, and coursework will be completed at home and some will be done in the classroom/clinic.
    • Students are expected to be in a learning environment doing coursework for the duration of class time. Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours.
    • Your instructor will inform you of your on-site class hours and provide you with your virtual Google Meet link a week before class starts.
  • Due to the delivery, this program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu.
  • Assignments completed virtually will be done using our learning system, Moodle. You will not be able to access Moodle until you have paid for your classes.

  • Book, knife kit, and uniform are included and will be handed out in class.
  • Bring a notebook and pen/pencil every day to take notes

  • You must follow all school policies for in-person and virtual learning at all times.
    • The Code of Conduct and other program policies will be reviewed in class.
  • An 80% grade is required on all written assignments and tests.

  • You must have 952.5 hours to complete the culinary program.
  • A minimum of 90% attendance is required to pass each class.
  • Missed hours cannot be made-up. You will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
    • Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.

  • Student IDs must be worn at all times while on school property and during any off-campus school activities.
  • Must-wear clothing provided in kit includes:
    • 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.

Payment and Student ID:

  • Confirm payment. For more information regarding payment arrangements, click here.
  • Get your student ID
    • You can get your student ID at the Treasurer's Office after payment is confirmed.

Program Structure and Delivery:

  • The program is offered at our main campus: 1860 Lincoln St., Denver, CO.
  • The program is delivered in a hybrid format. Meaning some of your instruction, class time, and coursework will be completed at home and some will be done in the classroom/clinic.
    • Students are expected to be in a learning environment doing coursework for the duration of class time. Students are not allowed to work during scheduled class hours.
    • Your instructor will inform you of your on-site class hours and provide you with your virtual Google Meet link a week before class starts.
  • Due to the delivery, this program will require computer use and internet access. If you need assistance obtaining technology, please contact student.success@emilygriffith.edu.
  • Assignments completed virtually will be done using our learning system, Moodle. You will not be able to access Moodle until you have paid for your classes.

Textbooks and Supplies:

  • Book, knife kit, and uniform are included and will be handed out in class.
  • Bring a notebook and pen/pencil every day to take notes

Program Policies and Expectations:

  • You must follow all school policies for in-person and virtual learning at all times.
    • The Code of Conduct and other program policies will be reviewed in class.
  • An 80% grade is required on all written assignments and tests.

Attendance:

  • You must have 952.5 hours to complete the culinary program.
  • A minimum of 90% attendance is required to pass each class.
  • Missed hours cannot be made-up. You will need to re-enroll in a future cohort.
    • Enrollment in future cohorts is dependent on pending space and availability.

Dress Code:

  • Student IDs must be worn at all times while on school property and during any off-campus school activities.
  • Must-wear clothing provided in kit includes:
    • 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.

Service Industries
$7,136
Approximate cost. Additional material and book fees may apply
7 Months
Full Time
Program length
11 Months
Part Time
Program length
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Nia initially came to Emily Griffith to get her GED after she discovered she was pregnant. She left off for a while but decided to return last spring. A big motivation for returning was to show her kids that it is never too late to come back to school. 

She had a lot of anxiety around the new test and was initially discouraged after she stared class. But her teacher was so supportive, she knew she could do it this time. And she did! She finished and passed all of her tests this June! 

Now she’s planning on getting her certificate in Phlebotomy at Emily Griffith starting in January. She is in recovery and is interested in working in a rehab facility in order to help others going through the recovery process. 

She says it’s never too late to finish your education, “If you want to do it, go back and do it!”

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