Baker College's Muskegon program offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts. This is through The Culinary Institute of Michigan. It's accredited by The American Culinary Federation and offers classes and hands-on laboratory work. The college also has a certificate program specializing in baking and pastry.
Northwest Michigan College's degree can be partially earned by working in the college's restaurant, Lobdell's. The school also is host for events such as The Grand Traverse Tasters' Guild Tasting Event & Auction, where you can showcase your skills and raise money for books and scholarships.
Schoolcraft College has classes such as charcuterie, the chemistry of food and introduction to food techniques. Take more focused classes such as butchery or chocolatier, and come out of your school experience with both general and specific knowledge. You will be able to learn the cuisines from Spain, Mexico, Italy and the Mediterranean.
The Secchia Institute for Culinary Education at Grand Rapids Community College offers a wide range of subjects that could open up diverse employment options. You may include a class such as banquets and catering in your studies. Learn about food purchasing, menu planning and nutrition as well as other aspects of restaurant work that fall under the responsibilities of a chef. These new skills can be put into practice at The Heritage Restaurant, where you will work under the guidance of chefs and table service experts. Students' baked goods are offered at the student bistro, Art & Bev's.
The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Michigan- Novi has stringent standards that require students to be state certified in sanitation to earn the associate degree. The school offers culinary theory that will help you form your own cuisine. This is in conjunction with advanced subjects such as Garde Manger and the art of the ala carte. You can also study practical applications such as effective speaking, which will help your communication and team participation when working in a hectic kitchen.
Macomb Community College can provide study in current and classical topics such as vegetarian cooking and the art of wine appreciation. The economic and leadership duties of the professional culinaire are covered with subjects such as cost control and supervision.