Culinary Foundations
Develop your knife skills, understand small and large food production, cooking and serving methods, and customer service. You'll also learn culinary terminology, front and back-of-house standards, communication skills, food safety and equipment operation through classroom and hands-on learning.
Paying for the Program
There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.
You may qualify to earn a Career Pathway Certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements.
Career Outlook
Estimated annual salary for Culinary Foundations graduates represents median annual wage from EMSI's Analyst, Career Coach and Institutional Research data.
Potential Careers
- Chef
- Line Cook
Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance.
- For Tuition Assistance contact NICC Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- CASAS Assessment
- Interview with NICC staff
Tuition assistance is offered for this program supported by the Opportunity Dubuque partnership.

Krista Weitz
Business and Community Solutions Program Developer
- Email: walsh-weitzk@nicc.edu
- Phone: 844.642.2338, ext. 3139
- Location: Town Clock