Mountwest Culinary Arts curriculum is designed to develop and provide students with an intensive professional and practical experience and background with a hands-on approach. The program blends in-class lecture theory, hands-on application and in-field lab practicum placement. These teaching methods ensure graduates are equipped with well-rounded expertise in knife skills and food production, classic baking and pastry techniques and restaurant and culinary operations management. Skills are learned and mastered following industry standard approved guidelines. Students acquire practical experience in the creative development of menus and culinary artistry. Courses provide additional ManageFirst certifications from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation, including Hospitality and Restaurant Management, Controlling Foodservice Costs, Bar and Beverage Management, Customer Service and Culinary Nutrition and ServSafe Food Safety, the leader in food-safety training. Mountwest’s Center for Culinary Arts is excited to play a leading role in Huntington’s rising culinary scene with a campus location that brings students close to exciting city restaurant life while maintaining the at-home feel of a familiar neighborhood.

Mountwest’s Center for Culinary Arts is excited to play a role in Huntington’s rising culinary scene with a campus location that brings students close to the exciting restaurant life of the city while maintaining the at-home feel of a familiar neighborhood.