Educator Licensing - Culinary Arts/Chef

PERSONAL AND MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
Culinary Arts/Chef
Endorsement Application - PDF
SAEP Application - PDF

Note: Please complete interactive PDF form electronically.  Once completed, print and send in form as outlined in application instructions.

Minimum Endorsement Requirements

• Existing CTE/APP or CTE License, and
• Culinary arts bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of full-time culinary arts work experience, or
• An associate’s degree in a culinary arts related field and four (4) years of full-time culinary arts work experience, or
• Six (6) years or more of full-time culinary arts work experience, or
• An earned diploma with a chef certification.

The Culinary Arts/Chef Endorsement allows an educator to teach the following course:

• Culinary Arts/Chef

Complete the following to apply for a Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Endorsement:

• Download the application form.
• Fill out the form, including university/college course numbers, work experience and industry certifications, to indicate that minimum requirements in each area have been met. 
• Indicate you are applying for an endorsement.
• Attach a copy of your transcripts and highlight corresponding classes.
• Attach copies of letters to verify employment.
• Attach copies of test scores, current professional licenses or other documentation requested by the state specialist.
• Do not send letters of reference or resumes.
• Send the transcripts, professional certifications, and completed form, along with the appropriate processing fee to:

Utah State Office of Education
ATTN: Stephanie Ferris
Educator Quality and Licensing
250 East 500 South
P O Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200

Updated October 25, 2011