MCTI’s Culinary Arts Program operates the Pine Cove Restaurant on campus. Students gain experience in the restaurant setting and work in the school cafeteria, where they learn large-quantity food preparation, breakfast cookery, and serving. The program offers required classes for cook certification, ServSafe, and nutrition.
Quick Facts
Type
Sub-Associate Certificate or Credential Program
Length
30 Weeks
Format
In-person
Location
Located outside of the city of Kalamazoo
Career Field(s)
Next Start Date
Next deadline
Am I Eligible For This Program
Who might this program serve uniquely well?
Persons With Disabilities
Individuals who are eligible with Michigan Rehabilitation Services are eligible for full coverage of tuition, room, board, books and fees for this program.
How Much Will I Earn Or Spend
This program pays its participants
This program is free of cost
Cost Breakdown
Tuition and Fees (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Cost of Books and Supplies (Without Financial Aid)
$0.00
Financial Aid
Percentage of Costs Typically Covered by Financial Aid
100%
Qualification for Financial Aid
Application
Where Is This Program Located
Located outside of the city of Kalamazoo
Address
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, Michigan 49080-9225
What Other Resources Does This Program Offer
None
Academic Advising
Provided to all prior to attending MCTI an during enrollment.
Academic Advising
Supportive Counseling provided while students are enrolled.
Job Placement
Placement Services including resume building, assistance filling out job application, mock interviewing, transportation to interviews, and follow-up with employers. MCTI/MRS has a statewide employment network and most often students are employed at graduation. MCTI has an 85% placement rate over the past 20 years.
Other
Medical Services: MCTI provides basic medical care through our Health Services Department. Students have access to a Nurse/Physician for medical needs and Social Workers/Therapists for mental health needs. Staff assist with medical refills and coordinating on-going care in the student’s home community.
Other
Accommodations: MCTI has two Occupational Therapists on staff to help implement any accommodation recommendations for requests. MCTI coordinates accommodations needed for licensing examinations and requests for test materials in alternate formats.
What Could This Training Lead To?
Degrees or other credentials
MCTI Diploma Food Service Worker (35-3021)
MCTI Diploma Cook’s Helper (35-3021)
MCTI Diploma Cook (35-2014)
Job Titles
Food Service Worker (35-3021)
Cook’s Helper (35-3021)
Cook (35-2014)
When And How Can I Start?
Admissions
https://www.michigan.gov/leo/bureaus-agencies/mrs/individuals
Contact
Brian Smith
Deputy Director
smithb16@michigan.gov