Culinary Arts

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology boasts one of the industry's premier culinary arts programs featuring:

• Diverse and experienced faculty of professional chefs
• Proven up-to-date teaching methods
• Low student-to-faculty ratio
• State-of-the-art equipment and facilities

Learn!

Develop wide knowledge and skill in areas such as purchasing practices, serving etiquette, table setup, meat identification and fabrication, customer service, dining room management, quantity food preparation, preparing gourmet breads, desserts and entrées.

Earn!

The average annual salary for entry level assistant chefs is approximately $35,000. Executive chefs earn annual salaries between $60,000 and $140,000 depending on location and ability. With paid internships as part of the program curriculum, students can begin earning even before graduation!

Achieve!

With 100% job placement among graduates who earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts from OSU Institute of Technology, graduates can work with hotel chains, vacation resorts, cruise ships, country clubs, hospitals, schools, corporate cafeterias and conferences. Graduates also become ServSafe certified.

Advance!

Advancement in the food service industry is available based on experience, maturity and by taking advantage of continuing education opportunities.

The employment outlook for culinary graduates is excellent both nationally and in Oklahoma.
The National Restaurant Association projects nearly 15% job growth between now and 2016.