Prepare for a Career in the Culinary and Hospitality Industry
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies (CAHS) Department offers multiple programs. Depending on your goals and time commitment you can:
- Earn a Culinary Arts, Food Service, or Hospitality Management associate degree.
- Earn a certificate in Culinary Arts and Hospitality, Entrepreneurship Innovation in Hospitality Management, Culinary and Service Skills Training*, Baking and Pastry, or Culinary Arts Basic Training
- Take a class to hone your home cooking skills
Degree and certificate programs are rigorous, 5 days a week, full-day programs, with most classes offered during the day.
The Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program at the Ocean campus is accredited by the American Culinary Federation.
* Culinary and Service Skills Training certificate is currently on hold.
CAHS Highlights
Culinary Clash 2026
The CCSF Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies Department, in partnership with InterContinental San Francisco, proudly announces the winners of the 15th Annual Culinary Clash.
Winners: Quis White and Jake McCambridge
2nd place : Maliah Chin and Ed Castorena
3rd place: Sonal Ruparel and Logan McGovern
Now in its 15th year, Culinary Clash has become one of San Francisco’s most anticipated culinary traditions, serving as a competition, scholarship fundraiser, and launchpad for emerging talent.
The Guardsman: City College Culinary Students Jake McCambridge and Quis White Win Culinary Competition
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