The Culinary Arts program at Orange Coast College provides an in-depth course of study recognized and accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting Commission. Studies consist of a Basic Certificate of Achievement, which becomes the first stage of the Advanced Certificate of Achievement. A student could proceed to the Associate in Arts degree by completing the general education requirements for graduation.

The heart of the Culinary Arts program is hands-on laboratory instruction, which is reinforced by supplemental lectures.

For a Video Link to "Discovering Costa Mesa" about the Culinary Arts Program

Program Outcomes:

• Culinary Arts: The outcome of the Culinary Arts Program is to meet the needs of the world-wide culinary community by preparing students for entry-level employment in a commercial kitchen.
• Advanced Culinary Arts: The outcome of the Advanced Culinary Arts Program is to meet the needs of the world-wide culinary community by preparing students for employment as professional and competent culinarians.

• Baking & Pastry: The outcome of the Baking and Pastry Program is to meet the needs of retail and wholesale baking and pastry establishments, by preparing students for entry-level employment as professional and competent bakers, pastry cooks, or pastry entrepreneurs.

  Federal Gainful Employment Report

  Use the link below to view Orange Coast College’s gainful employment reports. These reports provide you, the student, with important information regarding the costs, benefits and potential employment options of our certificate programs.

  Federal Gainful Employment Reports