Culinary Schools Directory

Oregon Culinary Institute
Portland, Oregon

Are you of the belief that an exceptional culinary education needs to be complete, affordable, and practical? Oregon Culinary Institute operates by this philosophy and you are the perfect candidate for this institute. You will acquire the expertise that executive chefs demand of new employees. This means you will be skilled with a knife, possess knowledge of classic techniques, understand the combination of ingredients and flavors, and perfectly arrange a plate; and you will do all this quickly and efficiently!

The backbone of Oregon Culinary Institute is technique and practical, hands-on knowledge. You learn by doing and spend the majority of your time in kitchen labs, receiving personal attention from chef instructors. There are three kitchen labs for you to learn in, all equipped with current, industry-standard equipment. The campus also boasts a 100-seat fine dining restaurant with its own exhibition kitchen. This is where you prepare food in full view of real restaurant guests.

At Oregon Culinary Institute, you can earn your diploma in as little as 32 weeks or a degree in 62 weeks, including a 360-hour externship! Not only will you be on the job market in no time, you will learn in the fabulous city of Portland, which is a chef’s paradise. You are right next to fresh, locally grown ingredients, an exceptional wine making region, and a vibrant and creative restaurant scene. Is there any better place to develop your culinary expertise?

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Baking & Pastry
Certificate

Do you have what it takes to rise to the top of the culinary industry? Are you ready to taste success? Oregon Culinary Institute is here to satisfy your hunger with the Baking and Pastry Certificate program. You will learn various baking methods and the ingredients that can be used. You also learn how to accurately weigh and measure ingredients. This is very important as many baked items require precise measurements.

The program also takes you through proper sanitation and safety within the kitchen. You need to be able to ensure that you, employees, and customers remain safe while preparing or enjoying your products. To give you the ultimate learning experience, you will receive instruction in lectures, watch chef instructors work through demonstrations, and actually practice what you have seen in a hands-on lab.

Oregon Culinary Institute is home to an on-site, public restaurant. It is here that you will gain real experience in a commercial kitchen and prepare absolutely delightful desserts, breads, and other baked treats. Are you ready to make your customers’ mouths water?

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Culinary Arts
Diploma
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Culinary Arts program at Oregon Culinary Institute allows you to fulfill your passion and burning desire to become a culinary professional. Whether you take the 32-week diploma or 62-week degree program, you will learn the essentials of working in a commercial kitchen through a focused, practical curriculum. You will solely focus on what restaurant owners and executive chefs require from their new staff members. Possessing relevant and current workplace skills will help you find employment you desire immediately after graduation.

The Culinary Arts program begins by teaching the basic fundamentals of cooking. This section will focus on skilled knife handling, along with creating stocks and soups. You will then progress to basic and intermediate cuisine where you will create appetizers, desserts, and hot entrees. The third stage of the program is advanced cuisine and restaurant practical. This is where you will bring all learned skills to an elite level. You will work in the on-site restaurant and interact with customers. You will bring together all aspects of restaurant operations, including menu development and cost control.

As a final portion of the Culinary Arts program, you will complete an externship before graduation. This is a position within a restaurant or other culinary institute located in the community. An externship is highly valuable, as it offers you real world work experience before you even begin your job search. Completing an externship allows you to develop work habits and strengthen skills that are conducive to running a successful kitchen. If you complete the additional weeks offered in the degree program, you will also develop a strong background in business and other general education subjects. This can allow you to become an effective restaurant owner or manager.

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