Pre-Apprenticeship: Culinary Arts - Passages | Montana Department of Labor and Industry

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Attain a Montana Registered Apprenticeship Pre-Apprenticeship Completion Certificate
Complete related coursework in culinary arts
Obtain a pre-apprenticeship completion certificate
Prepare for entry into a Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program
Train in technical skills for culinary arts

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium35-1011.00	Chefs and Head Cooks	title_inference	$60,990 median$96,030 top	+7.1%	1,400

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Certificate)

Basic food safety and sanitation rules — recognize and apply under direct supervision in a commercial kitchen environment.
Standard recipes and preparation instructions — follow precisely with guidance from a head cook or chef during daily service.
Raw and cooked food products — perform basic quality checks using established visual and temperature standards under supervision.
Kitchen hand tools and small equipment — identify, select, and use correctly while completing assigned prep tasks on a station.
Food supplies and ingredients received from vendors — assist in counting and inspecting against purchase orders under direction.
Assigned mise en place and prep lists — complete within established time frames to support kitchen operations before service.
Verbal instructions from supervisors — listen actively and confirm understanding before executing food preparation tasks.
Portion sizes and basic measurements — apply consistently using scales, volume measures, and standardized scoops during prep.
Workplace hygiene and personal cleanliness protocols — demonstrate compliance throughout each shift in a food service setting.
Simple kitchen scheduling and task assignments — accept and carry out under the direction of a lead cook or chef.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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