There are several culinary programs offered by universities, colleges, and schools in Orange County. Orange Coast College's culinary arts program instructs students in cooking apprenticeship, and emphasizes culinary management. The Art Institute of California teaches knife skills, nutrition, presentation, speed & timing, baking & pastry, cold kitchen, dining room operations, and international cuisine, while Chapman University offers a food science & nutrition program offers instruction to future cooks, chefs, and food scientists alike involving metabolism, nutrient breakdown, microorganisms, processing, preserving, packaging, and storing food.
The culinary industry in Orange County is very strong and growing rapidly. Food preparation and serving related occupations overall should see a projected 29.7% increase between 2002 and 2012, adding a total of new 33,320 jobs, with 7,944 total openings each year. By the end of that period, 145,650 food workers should be employed in the Orange County area. With so much demand for food services, culinary graduates in the county will likely not have to worry much about finding a great job.
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