About this program
It’s time to take your culinary skills to the next level. Build confidence in the kitchen. And perfect modern methods and techniques. In just two semesters plus a summer internship, you’ll learn what it takes to push your culinary career. Hands-on labs outfitted with cutting-edge equipment. Expert faculty with extensive industry expertise. And real-world experience working in our on-campus casual fine dining restaurant, Le Jeune Chef. The full-college experience is here. Make it yours.
Next steps...
You're on your way to becoming a tomorrow maker.
14
Average Class Size
Seamless Associate-to-Bachelor Degree Pathway
1
Year Format
Careers
Entry to mid-level positions in:
- Restaurants
- Catering Operations
- Institutional Dining & Management
- Retail
Courses
At Penn College, we believe your educational experience should go beyond specialized skills. Real-world ready means taking a broader approach that builds communication skills, inspires collaboration, and encourages exploration of arts, history, and science.
Specialization requires in-depth knowledge and high-level proficiency. Students learn and apply major-specific concepts, skills, and methods.
- Purchasing (FHD117)
- Sanitation (FHD118)
- Principles of Management (MGT115)
- Applications of Professional Cooking (FHD212)
- Foundations of Professional Cooking (FHD101)
- National Sanitation Certification (NSC)
- Careers in Hospitality (FHD104)
- Menu Planning & Cost Control (FHD125)
- Introductory Baking (FHD137)
- Location Based Catering (FHD227)
- American Regional Cuisines (FHD321)
- Introduction to the Modernist Kitchen (FHD151)
- Culinary Internship (FHD269)
Perspectives are points of view, offering a variety of ways of understanding, interacting, and influencing the world. Students identify, explain, and utilize the approaches used by academics and professionals to study, analyze, or understand problems, and offer solutions.
Virtual Tour
Baking & Culinary
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchens used for instruction and Le Jeune Chef, our on-campus casual fine dining restaurant. The live labs give students an opportunity to put their talent on the table and work with real customers.
In the Media
Tomorrow Makers: A Penn College Podcast
Check out the Tomorrow Makers podcast with guest Chef Charles.
Facilities
Le Jeune Chef
Open all year, Le Jeune Chef, our live learning environment, is just another way you’ll be real-world ready to take on tomorrow.
Tour Schedule
Seeing is believing.
Think Penn College might be a good fit for you? Make plans to visit and discover what hands-on learning is all about.
Industry Partners
Work with experts to become an expert
Penn College's strong partnerships impact every step of your journey – from your first day in the classroom and labs, to career placement (oftentimes before graduation) and beyond.
Student Life
Lead and put your skills to the test
American Culinary Federation
This national organization promotes the image of American chefs. Students are encouraged to join and obtain their ACF certification. Graduates of this program who maintain an active Junior membership in the local ACF chapter are eligible to certify as a Certified Culinarian for free.
Student Organizations at Penn College
Your college experience is about more than the classroom. Join one of 60+ clubs and organizations, or create your own.
Penn College News
Monday, April 21, 2025
WNEP previews students' upcoming Derby journey
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Walton goes wild
Friday, April 11, 2025
Penn College students to join Kentucky Derby’s culinary crew
Internship
Your knowledge in practice
Show them what you've got. Internship experiences allow students to get a taste of career opportunities before they graduate. In fact, many lead to job offers!
Student Experience
The community as their classroom
Kentucky Derby
There’s more to learning than lectures and labs. Opportunities like the Kentucky Derby are one of the many ways that our students bring learning to life.
“Chopped” Champion
Our grads are making names for themselves across the nation.
