The hospitality industry is one of the nation's largest employers offering many different employment opportunities; from restaurants to cruise ships - the possibilities are endless.  Students are prepared through classroom experience, hands-on training and student operated Osage Room Buffets.  Students also learn by preparing meals daily for the Osage Market, the campus snack bar.  The Culinary Arts program not only teaches the techniques needed, but gives the student a realistic work environment to apply the skills learned in the classroom.  Students rotate through the following stations:  Bakery, Hot Food Prep, Cold Food Prep, Grill and Cashier, Catering, and Dishroom.  

The program is open to High School and Adult Students with new classes beginning each Fall. Classes run August through May/June. Applications are accepted year-round.

The culinary arts field offers a wide range of career options from bakers to short-order cooks to full chefs. Following is a list of career paths available in this industry: