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.
Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science
Culinary Arts is an extensive, hands-on, theory-based program that prepares you for
a career as a professional chef.
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Nutrition and Food Service Systems Emphasis, Associate of Science
The Nutrition and Food Service Systems degree is offered in cooperation with Oregon
State University, tailored for the individual seeking a bachelor's degree in Nutrition
and Food Service Systems with a strong Culinary Arts component. This program allows
you to transition seamlessly to OSU to complete the final two years of your degree.
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This is a standard program. Learn more about our average cost.
In addition, Culinary Arts 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.
New Culinary Scholarship Available to LBCC Students
US Foods is partnering with Scholarship America and the American Culinary Federation
(ACF) to bring its US Foods Scholars program to LBCC! This is an exciting opportunity
for our students who plan to continue their education in the culinary arts.
Through this program, two LBCC students will be awarded scholarships totaling $20,000
each to cover culinary arts education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, books,
supplies, and room and board.
If you are interested in applying or learning more about the program and eligibility,
please visit US Foods Scholars Program or contact Chef Josh Green at greenj@linnbenton.edu.
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