Culinary Arts

Prepare for a deliciously rewarding career.

Careers in food service offer a rare combination of variety, creativity, and the satisfaction of hands-on accomplishment. Bakers and chefs use skill and imagination to prepare everything from delicate pastries to elaborate multi-course meals.

The culinary arts programs offered at the Culinary Institute of Michigan are designed to provide you with the full range of skills you’ll need to succeed as a chef or in a supervisory kitchen position. As a student, you’ll learn from experienced chefs, bakers, and other professionals who fully understand the demands and challenges of working in the industry.

Through a combination of classroom work, hands-on labs, and internship experience, you’ll learn to artfully prepare culinary specialties, develop menus, and manage a foodservice operation. Since we’re dedicated to keeping class sizes small, you won’t have to worry about feeling lost in the crowd. You’ll be able to get all the individualized individualized attention you need from your instructors.

With certificate and associate’s degree programs to choose from, you’ll have the flexibility to get the amount of education that works best for you. No matter which type of program you choose, you’ll be well on your way to a great career without having to spend four years in school.