Culinary Arts Job Readiness Essentials

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
  • Pathway: Creative Arts, Design & Media
  • Program Code: 05-316-3
  • Offering: In-Person
  • Degree Type: Badge
  • Start Dates: Based upon individual program

About the Credential

Earners of this digital badge will obtain practical knowledge & understanding on various cooking methods & procedures as they apply to sanitation, proper use of tools & equipment, preparing a recipe, mis en place procedures in a commercial kitchen, safe food handling as well as effective job readiness skills needed for securing sustainable employment opportunities within the local community. All badge costs are paid through enrollment in the HeartLovePlace training program.


HOW TO EARN A Credential

MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.  

All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.


The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.

Earning Criteria

Course Course Name Credits
CULMGT-190 Introduction to Culinary Arts 2
CULART-100 Introduction to the Food Service/Hospitality Industry

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TOTAL CREDITS 3




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Last updated: 07/16/2026