Culinary Arts, Nutrition and Food Systems
Degree & Certificate Options
The culinary arts program provides service for several restaurants on campus, including an à la carte modern bistro. In this excellent learning environment, you’ll learn to care for and maintain a full-service kitchen.
Requirements: All students must be 18 or older in order to attend the Culinary Arts Program, as one of the requirements is to have an OLCC Alcohol Service Permit along with a valid Oregon Food Handler's Card. Students are then required to obtain a "C" or better in practicum lab to continue on each term.
Note: in addition to the regular costs of college, students spend about $500 on uniforms,
knives, shoes, books, and other equipment. Please wait until after the first day of
class to purchase these items.
Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science
Culinary Arts is an extensive, hands-on, theory-based program that prepares the student for a career as a professional chef.