Ozarks Technical Community College Ozarks Technical Community College offers a variety of high-quality cooking courses designed to help students learn about food preparation and become confident cooks.

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Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) offers quality cooking education to its students. The college provides top-notch, hands-on learning experience. OTC is the only college in Southwest Missouri to offer a full-fledged culinary arts program.

The curriculum of OTC's cooking education program covers all areas of culinary arts, from nutrition to food safety and sanitation, and from kitchen management to recipe building. As part of the studies, students have access to professional-style kitchens and specialized equipment. They learn how to cook different cuisines and gain knowledge on basic baking, pastry, restaurant management, food preservation and culinary marketing.

OTC also helps students build their network by providing numerous events such as student competitions, guest chef hosting and other workshops. Through these activities, they are exposed to various cooking styles and techniques. Apart from this, the college organizes regular field trips to world-famous restaurants and bakeries, giving students the opportunity to broaden their culinary horizons.

OTC's culinary arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and the Missouri Department of Higher Education. It has also been nominated for several awards including the National Restaurant Association Restaurateur of the Year Award. The college is committed to providing its students with quality teaching and a learning environment that meets the highest standards. With the help of its experienced faculty, OTC ensures its students can have the best possible learning experience.