Requirements

Requirements for the Rocky Mountain Chef's of Colorado Apprenticeship Program is as follows:

• High School diploma or GED

• 17 years or older

• 6 months work experience in the food service industry or food service training program

• Colorado residency for 1 year to receive college credit

• Secure employment in an approved Sponsoring House

• Must be able to handle physical requirements of the industry

This is a very demanding program, running 6 consecutive semesters (summers off from school) over three years. Students average a five-day work week in a variety of RMCC approved resort kitchens, institutional kitchens, and free standing restaurants.

Graduates of the program will receive a Certified Culinarian (CC) title through the American Culinary Federation. Red Rocks Community College will issue a completion Certificate/ Associates of Applied Science Degree. Graduates of the program also will acquire a international recognized Journeyman Certificate through the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and training.

Chef Joachim Schaaf
jschaaf@jeffco.k12.co.us
Apprenticeship Chair
Warren Tech
Culinary Arts Program
13300 W 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone:
303-982-8556