Culinary Arts Degree
OCC's Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Through
this program, you'll prepare for a career in culinary arts. You could work as an executive
chef position with industry experience.
Gain hands-on cooking and baking experience. You'll also study guest services, cost
analysis, menu development, wine and spirits, and event planning.
You'll have plenty of ways to get involved. Complete in food competitions or be part
of OCC's award-winning
Ice Carving Team.
Degree Plan
Get Started: Attend Culinary Orientation
Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career should
attend an in-person or virtual orientation sessions. Fill out the inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session.
Students are required to attend an informal orientation to learn about the program
requirements and scheduling prior to taking CUL-1011. The session lasts for approximately
one hour. CUL-1010 may be taken before the orientation.
For general questions call (248) 246-2501.
Demand for Culinary Professionals Is on the Rise!
According to the National Restaurant Association, food service and restaurant workers
account for 10% of all workers in Michigan.
The demand for culinary professionals is on the rise, with another 31,900 jobs expected
by 2029 nationally.
To prepare for this influx, employers are looking for culinary professionals with
the skills and abilities needed to be successful in this competitive industry.
Careers in Culinary
Culinary and hospitality careers involve much more than cooking:
- Agriculture
- Corporate Hospitality
- Dietitian
- Entrepreneur
- Food Manufacturing
- Food Safety Policy
- Food Science
- Food Service Management
- Research and Development
- Test Kitchen Chef
Culinary experts may even serve in financing and human services departments, run public
soup kitchens, or perform government work creating food-related policies. Culinary
graduates can also expand into food photography, public cooking demonstrations, or
work at lecturing in universities. Other opportunities include menu design, culinary
establishment consulting, food writing and even working in test kitchens.
Explore Program Outcome information for the Culinary Arts Degree program.
