About School: The Cascade Culinary Institute® at Central Oregon Community College, accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation\'s Accrediting Commission, prepares competent students in a variety of skill areas: hot and cold food preparation, baking, and dining room service. To obtain the certificate, students must successfully complete the required courses by demonstrating skills in the subject areas as well as passing written exams.

Students working while completing the program are eligible to become certified working chefs by the American Culinary Federation. Those completing the program may find positions as prep cooks, line cooks, and in some cases Sous Chefs.

Cascade Culinary Institute® strengths are many; we believe that hands on, one on one training are more beneficial. Currently growing our program\'s enrollment in a newly remodeled kitchen lab we allow a maximum of 18-20 students per level. The learning lab includes instruction and production of the weekly culinary lunch restaurant.

Faculty

Certificate & Degree Requirements
COCC offers the following culinary pathways
Kitchen Prep Certificate (22 credits);
Cascade Culinary Institute Certificate (67 credits)
Dietary Manager Certificate (17 credits alone or an additional 5 credits beyond the CCI Certificate
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Culinary Management Degree (96-97 credits)
Associate of Science Oregon Transfer (ASOT) Business emphasis Degree that will transfer toward a Bachelor\'s Degree in accounting, business or finance.