Culinary Arts

A recipe for success

A culinary school student in chef uniform plating food in the kitchen

Learn more about the “Ren” Room.

Get real world experience cooking and serving in the Renaissance Room, a classroom that's also a fully functioning restaurant right in the heart of Lane's campus.

a garden with lettuce grown for our culinary program

Learn more about the Learning Garden

You’ll prepare dishes using seasonal food grown on campus!

What you’ll earn

Turn your passion for cooking into a career, with our one-year Culinary Arts certificate. You'll get the education, skills, and experience you need to advance in the culinary world, with customized paths in restaurants, management, nutrition, or teaching.

1 year certificate

Learn classical culinary principles and techniques to build your knowledge and skills through courses that emphasize learning by doing. Our program is designed for individuals looking for a career in cooking and/or food service, as well as those just wanting to learn more about food and improve their skills.

Learn more about the Culinary Arts, 1-yr Certificate

1 year Full-time

$10,475 Full program

Learn more about program costs

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Create dishes using local, seasonal fare
Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely
Develop knife skills to work quickly while protecting your hands
Prepare a variety of regional and international cuisines
Measure and scale ingredients accurately
Practice professional safety & sanitation for food service

AFTER LANE

Completing your Culinary Arts Certificate will show your future employers that you're serious about a career in food, and that you have the experience necessary to be an asset in a kitchen. Many of our graduates have gone on to work in or start their own restaurants and food carts around Lane County.

Stackable Certificates

Specialize your skills and hone your interests through stackable certificates! These certificates can be earned while pursuing your degree, or all on their own. Contact your advisor or the office of admissions to learn more.

Commercial Cooking

Career Pathways Certificate

Want to gain entry into the food service industry as a cook? This affordable, 22-credit certificate will help you give you the practical skills and safe food preparation technical knowledge to enable successful entry and potentially accelerated upward mobility in a wide range of kitchens and food production facilities.

Not sure which is for you? Learn more about the types of degrees & certificates Lane has to offer