Crisp white coats. Precision steel blades. Racks of spotless stainless cookware. The trade tools are waiting for that spark of passion and creativity you bring to each class.
Why the Secchia Institute for Culinary Education?
We prepare students for successful careers by providing superior theoretical and hands-on education in the classical and modern culinary arts, and craft brewing.
- Upon graduation from any of our degree or certificate programs, you'll be ready to enter an in-demand workforce.
- All of our degrees will allow you to transfer credits toward a bachelor's degree at Ferris State University.
- Our certificate programs' curricula allow you to enter the workforce or continue your studies toward an associate degree.
- Small class sizes led by real-life chefs and industry experts.
- We've been consistently awarded American Culinary Federation (ACF) accreditation with exemplary status for 30+ years.
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Testimonial
I have always noticed the passion all of my instructors have for the content they are teaching, and it keeps me enthusiastic about learning.
Victoria Uy, Secchia Institute for Culinary Education student
Programs in this Department
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Werner Absenger
Program Director
(616) 234-3690
Professional Support Staff
Marcia Arp
Support Professional
(616) 234-3690
Faculty
Sasha Ahmed
Associate Professor
(616) 234-3695
Wilfredo Barajas
Associate Professor
(616) 234-3712
Audrey Heckwolf
Professor
(616) 234-3705
Allison Hoekstra
Assistant Professor and Canvas Peer Support
(616) 234-3708
Sean Marr
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-3704
Robert Schultz
Professor
(616) 234-3706
Jennifer Struik
Instructor
Holly VanRyn
Associate Professor
(616) 234-3699
Sarah Waller Nicolette
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-3693
Katherine Waltz
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-2308
Adjunct Faculty
Molly Daniels
Instructor
Bill Gayle
Instructor
Abigail Groff Blaszak
Instructor
William Hogan
Instructor
Brad Landman
Instructor
Marley Marano
Instructor
Darrin Mayweather
Instructor
Doug Orr
Instructor
Maria Santana Polanco
Instructor
Lawrence Poleski
Instructor
Kelly Velting
Instructor
Jason Vrosh
Instructor
Staff
Michael Kidder
Associate Director of Operations for Culinary Education
(616) 234-3697
Stephanie Smith
Storeroom Manager
(616) 234-4061