Culinary Arts/Chef Training

The Culinary Arts/Chef Training certificate program at Central Oregon Community College is a 1-to-2-year certificate offered by this public institution in Bend, OR. Part of the culinary arts field (CIP 12.0503), this credential provides foundational training in cooking methods, kitchen management, and food preparation for students entering the food service workforce.

Central Oregon Community College offers this shorter culinary certificate alongside a 2-to-4-year Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef certificate and programs in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at both credential levels, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician. Students interested in culinary careers in Bend can compare this certificate with the longer culinary and baking credentials available at the school.