Culinary Arts Programs at The Art Institute of Portland®
The Art Institute of Portland® features a range of culinary arts programs designed to prepare graduates for entry-level careers as chefs, line cooks, pastry chefs and bakers, or restaurant managers. Programs include:
- The Art of Cooking
- Baking & Pastry
- Culinary Arts
- Culinary Management
The culinary program at The Art Institute of Portland offers a foundation in classic and international cooking techniques, as well as practical instruction in managing a food and beverage business. Depending on which culinary arts program you choose, you may focus on regional ingredients and recipes, pastry arts, kitchen management and menu creation, or food safety, nutrition, and more.
A Small Town-Big City Culinary Program
With an 80,000-square-foot facility, The Art Institute of Portland allows students to study comfortably in the heart of Portland. In turn, you can benefit not only from Portland's eclectic homegrown culinary scene, but also from a well-respected culinary arts program.

