• The demand for chefs is expected to increase by 11 percent between 2006 and 2016, reports the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. The field of culinary arts is a growth industry in which new graduates will likely have luck finding a job. Those interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts in the state of Ohio can select from a number of certificate- and degree-granting culinary schools.
  
  

Bradford School Columbus

• The Bradford School in Columbus, Ohio, offers students a 20-month associate's degree program in Culinary Arts. The college hold an accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Participants in the culinary arts program take courses covering food preparation, knife skills, food presentation and dietetics during the completion of the program. The college offers career counseling and placement services to help graduates transition into the workforce. The on-campus faculty includes individuals who have previously worked in the industry.
  
  Bradford School Columbus
  2469 Stelzer Road
  Columbus, OH 43219
  (614) 416-6200
  bradfordschoolcolumbus.edu
  
  

The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati

• The Art Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio offers students associate's degree programs in both Culinary Arts and Culinary Management. Participants in the culinary arts program learn basic techniques necessary to be successful in the culinary arts field. Classes cover topics including sanitation, food preparation and nutrition. The culinary management program allows individuals with an interest in the hospitality industry to learn the basic skills necessary to run a kitchen or to coordinate front of the house service in a restaurant. Graduates of the school receive career placement and job counseling services to ensure that they acquire a job within their selected industry.
  
  The Art Institute of Ohio-Cincinnati
  8845 Governors Hill Drive
  Cincinnati, OH 45249
  (513) 833-2400
  artinstitutes.edu
  
  

Zane State College

• The culinary program at Zane State College prepares students to enter the culinary field at the middle management level. The program at Zane State College is fully accredited by the American Culinary Federation. Students participate in classes both in the traditional classroom and in the kitchen/laboratory setting. Courses in baking, menu planning, nutrition, sanitation and accounting ensure that students are equipped with the knowledge they will need for success in the workforce. The college services both new high school graduates and nontraditional students looking to reenter the workforce or change jobs. Upon completion of the program, students receive an Associate's degree in Culinary Arts
  
  Zane State College
  1555 Newark Road
  Zanesville, OH 43701
  (740) 454-2501
  zanestate.edu