OCCI News
Welcome to the Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) News Hub – Here you will find news stories and culinary events pertaining to OCCI. Explore the latest updates on all things culinary and baking & pastry arts at Southwestern. Discover engaging culinary events that spotlight the talent and dedication from the students, staff and alumni affiliated with OCCI.
Your Food Future Starts Here!
Why enter the culinary profession? “The industry is thriving,” says Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) Director and Executive Chef Randy Torres....
Future Ready Oregon Grant Provides Financial Assistance To Southwestern Students
Southwestern Oregon Community College is offering more than $300,000 in direct financial support to students pursuing career and technical training...
Southwestern Oregon Community College Celebrates Its 2022 Graduates
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony takes place on Friday, June 10, 2022, at noon on the Coos campus...
A delicious life
OCCI alum is living the culinary dream It’s been a long and winding road for Justin Wolf to reach the status of Executive Chef. Born and raised in...
Chef Instructor Chris Foltz appears on Disney+ “Foodtastic”
You never know where a career in culinary arts will take you. Perhaps even to Disney to be featured in an episode of “Foodtastic”. Chef Chris Foltz,...
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute’s Competition Team takes National Title again in 2021
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to announce that once again, Oregon Coast Culinary Institute's (OCCI) competition...
Southwestern honors Bandon Dunes Golf Resort as Industry Partner of the Year
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is pleased to honor Bandon Dunes Golf Resort with the 2021 Career Technical Education (CTE)...
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute’s Ice Team takes home Gold
Coos Bay, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Oregon Coast Culinary Institute (OCCI) competitive Ice Team traveled to...
OCCI Student Team wins ACF National Championship
Oregon Coast Culinary Institute’s Executive Director/Chef Randy Torres led the OCCI Student Team through a winning year. The team claimed the 2019...
Culinary training opens door to Bandon Dunes resort
Imagine a career where your office is a kitchen. Every day, that’s precisely where Maria Gutierrez goes – into her grill station “office” in one of...
