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
Diploma

Do you want to prepare for sweet career opportunities within the culinary industry? Are you ready to taste success? If so, Oregon Culinary Institute can help make it happen through their Baking & Pastry Diploma program.

Oregon Culinary Institute can allow you to receive hands-on instruction from experienced instructors within an industry-current kitchen laboratory. From plated desserts and baked goods to breads and pastries, you can gain experience making a wide range of mouth watering creations. In addition, you can have the opportunity to gain valuable, on-the-job training within the on-site public restaurant.

If you are ready to take the first step in starting your culinary adventure, begin today by requesting more information from Oregon Culinary Institute!

Begin your culinary adventure today!

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Baking & Pastry Management
Associate of Applied Sceince

Whether it’s a fancy dessert for a special dinner party or freshly baked muffins for a family breakfast, baking is one of your favorite pastimes. With help from the Baking and Pastry Management Associate of Applied Science Degree program at Oregon Culinary Industry, you can gain the necessary skills and knowledge to turn your culinary passion into a rewarding new career.

The hands-on curriculum can provide you with a solid background in baking methods, as well as teaching you the ins and outs of sanitation, safety, measuring, and even dining room management. Oregon Culinary Institute can also allow you to learn a variety of important business skills relating to human resources, communication, marketing, computer technology, and more. You can also gain vital, real-life experience working in the school’s public restaurant.

Request more information today to learn how you can prepare to pursue the rewarding culinary career you have always wanted!

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Culinary Arts
Diploma

If your career goals involve becoming a culinary professional and enjoying the fast-paced and exciting foodservice industry, the Culinary Arts Diploma program from Oregon Culinary Institute could be the right choice for you.

Oregon Culinary Institute can provide you with a solid base of cooking fundamentals, from soups and appetizers to hot entrees and desserts. You can also learn the ins and outs of important skills related to customer service, restaurant operations, menu development, and cost control. In addition, you can have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience working in the on-site restaurant, as well as through an externship within the community.

If you are ready to start working toward turning your culinary career dreams into reality, take the first step today by requesting more information from Oregon Culinary Institute!

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Culinary Management
Associate of Applied Science

You have a passion for food and the desire to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment. If this sounds familiar, the Culinary Management Associate of Applied Science Degree program from Oregon Culinary Institute could be your calling.

The comprehensive curriculum can prepare you to take on everything from culinary artistry and cooking methods to food and beverage services and dining room management. You can also learn the ins and outs of a variety of valuable business skills, including communication, marketing, human resources, and computer applications. Practical training in the on-site public restaurant can give you the real-life experience to impress employers.

Find out how you can graduate prepared to pursue a broad range of entry-level positions in the rewarding food service industry by requesting more information today!

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Restaurant Management
Associate of Applied Sceince
Diploma

You have always felt the pull of the exciting, dynamic atmosphere of a restaurant. If this sounds like you, the Restaurant Management Diploma or Associate of Applied Science Degree program could be the key to the career future you desire.

The Oregon Culinary Institute can teach you everything from food and beverage service and dining room management to culinary arts and wine studies. You can also train in a variety of business areas, such as marketing, human resources, communication, and computer technology. In addition, you can gain valuable, real-life experience with practical training within the on-site restaurant, as well as during a 360-hour internship.

Learn how you can prepare to pursue a variety of entry-level positions within food service settings by requesting more information today!

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Accreditation

Oregon Culinary Institute, a division of Pioneer Pacific College, is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The College is also approved by the Oregon Office of Degree Authorization to offer and confer academic degrees.

OCI is located in Oregon and does not offer online programs. OCI does not pay relocation costs.