OCC broke ground on an all new Culinary Studies Institute at the Royal Oak campus.
Check out the Culinary Studies InstitutePrepare for a career in the culinary arts! Become an executive chef with real-world industry experience.
Our program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Experience hands-on cooking and baking coursework. Gain top-notch skills that span the culinary industry, including:
Compete in food competitions. Be part of OCC's award-winning Ice Carving Team. Find your fit here.
“Think like an artist, follow your passion, and find inspiration around you.” Read Chef Bardell's story.
Are you a foodie looking to advance your skills as a baker or chef? Or do you want to explore a career in hospitality management? The Culinary program at OCC teaches hands-on skills. Learn techniques that advance your career in the food and service industry.
Join us and support our culinary students by attending an a OCC restaurant or special event.
Not sure about your food career path?
Whether it’s personal enrichment or professional development you’re after, you can start learning new culinary skills by exploring culinary continuing education classes offered throughout the year.
Oakland Community College alumna, Chef Julie Selonke, leverages her extensive culinary experience to educate and mentor aspiring chefs as a program coordinator and instructor at OCC.
Each year the Culinary Institute offers a wide range of culinary special events, student-run events, planning and executing banquet and buffet-style events, developing innovative menus and more. These include OCC’s Continuing Education program which offers culinary classes for community members of all ages. From family classes like cookie decorating to Wine Tasting, learn more at Culinary Continuing Ed Classes.
Students who want to take the next step in exploring their culinary career can attend an upcoming virtual or in-person orientation.
Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...
Orientation sessions are mandatory for all students applying to the Culinary Program. Each session...
Oakland Community College offers an array of cuisine options open to both on campus
staff and students as well as the general public. Menu items include freshly prepared
food prepared by OCC culinary students. Come dine at one of OCC's restaurants.
Seasoned Oak Bakery: Purchase fresh baked goods from our bakery counter. We have a great selection of
beautiful breads, pies, Danish, cookies and more. All are made in-house by our baking
program students.
Seasoned Oak Café: Where students prepare items from scratch. Entrees are between $7 and $12 and include a well-balanced meal. Open on Tuesday & Wednesday - January 14 - February 19 - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Seasoned Oak Restaurant: Patrons may select one of three entrees from our prix fixe menu which can be paired with a glass of wine or beer. Open on Wednesday - March 12 - April 16 - 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fill out our inquiry form to register for a Culinary Orientation Session. For general questions call (248) 522-3700.
Christina Santos
Phone: (248) 522-3700
We are located at:
Orchard Ridge Campus
J Building - Tirrell Hall
27055 Orchard Lake Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-4579