Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Melbourne Campus
Melbourne, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Certified Kitchen Cook — CKC
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The Kitchen Cook certification recognizes the skills and knowledge needed to succeed as a food preparation professional in a food service operation.
Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes
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Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
40 Weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
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Rolling enrollment
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App fee
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Tuition
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On-CampusFinancial Aid
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Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
—
App fee
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Tuition
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Keiser University
Culinary Arts
Associate Degree
AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid
Sarasota Campus
Sarasota, FL
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
24 Months
App fee
$55
Tuition
$12,908 / Semester
Suggested because Certified Kitchen Cook applies to Cooks, Restaurant. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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