Build a Productive Culinary Career

with a Competitive Edge

Hands-On, Faculty Led Online Apprentice Program for the Motivated and Goal Oriented Person leading to a Certificate, Diploma or Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts.

WHY CHOOSE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF GASTRONOMY?

Unlike many self-paced programs, DIG offers a formal degree—an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Arts—providing a more robust academic credential
Employs qualified faculty and works with industry mentors with a combination of degrees, experience, and industry certifications. This ensures high-quality instruction, real-world relevance, and strong career preparation.
DIG is deeply committed to social impact, aiming to uplift the culinary workforce and contribute to the local economies through skilled training and job placement
DIG is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) and recognized by the American Culinary Federation Educational Foundation and the World Association of Chef Societies
DIG combines Instructor led online coursework with hands-on apprenticeship training, offering a real-world culinary experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice. Students earn while they learn.
The program is registered with the U.S. Department of Labor, ensuring that its apprenticeship standards meet national workforce development criteria
Students earn 7+ industry-recognized certifications throughout the program, which can be used to build a professional portfolio and enhance employability
DIG offers a dedicated concierge team to help students navigate their educational journey, providing a level of consistent and personalized support uncommon in traditional or self-paced programs
The institute emphasizes community impact and industry collaboration, aligning its curriculum with the evolving needs of the culinary workforce
While offering flexibility through online distance learning, DIG maintains a structured curriculum with clear milestones, unlike many self-paced programs that lack accountability

Find out if a Culinary Education is right for you.

INNOVATIVE CULINARY FOCUSED EDUCATION

Using the American Culinary Federation’s US-DOL Approved Guidelines and DIG’s technology, there is no need for our students to come to a classroom! All of the education is on line and focused on hospitality and the culinary arts.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy is empowered, focused, and committed to providing transformative educational experiences.

  • We empower aspiring culinary artisans through an immersive chef driven apprenticeship education.
  • We deliver focused, industry relevant, online education paired with real-time, in-field practical skill application.
  • We build students with well-informed minds, skillful hands, feet that willingly carry responsibility, heads held high in confidence, hearts for hospitality, and the spirit to serve others.

DIG FEATURES

Apprentice style education places the student in the culinary field while learning under an approved mentor. Industry professionals teach the student the skills necessary to build a future in the hospitality industry. Learn more about apprenticeship

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy has partnered with employers to provide our students with jobs in the industry under mentors as part of the educational process. Our students get paid while learning! See the current list of places of employment.

Students can earn up to seven globally recognized certifications while in school! Not only does this give our students a competitive edge in the workplace, it allows for a progressive path for continuing education.

Our faculty and staff are trained and committed to student success. Our Student Concierges are here to help guide DIG students from enrollment to graduation.

Our catalog may be viewed online or is available for download.

What our DIG Culinary Apprentice students are saying

“Being able to have such thoughtful options on where I could complete my apprenticeship allowed me to dictate how exactly I wanted to grow in this field, while still learning and implementing the core fundamentals through very intentional course work.”

DIG Graduate, 2024

“The DIG team work endlessly to ensure that you are wholeheartedly taken care of and make you feel like you don’t have to go through the challenges on your own.”

DIG Graduate, 2024,

“The instructor(s) do(es) a great job making sure students are supported along the way”

DIG Student - 2023
“What sets DIG apart is you have the academic setting with the exams, lectures and readings, but you also have the hands-on experience with your employer.”
DIG Student - 2022
“Even after graduation DIG makes life easier, through support for the future.”
DIG Student - 2022
“The instructor was concise in the assignments and expectations for the course.”
DIG Student - 2022

“Highly recommended course. Instructor was very personable and quick to respond to students needs and questions.”

DIG Culinary Apprentice - 2021

“The ability to continue my education through this pandemic has helped to encourage me to stay positive about my future. It has also given me reassurance that this program and its instructors have my best interests at heart and that I will have the tools necessary to be able to lead a successful career in the culinary industry.”

DIG Culinary Apprentice - 2021

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Classical Becomes Modern projects (especially the final History Made Today project), it was a very unique experience and I feel like I have learned a lot from them.”

DIG Culinary Apprentice - 2021

“I feel like the course material really gave me a new perspective on my views of food and cooking.”

DIG Culinary Apprentice - 2021

“I received my uniforms and equipment. This is absolutely amazing and I cannot thank the team at D.I.G enough. This goes above and beyond what I was expecting or anticipating. Thank you all so much. All these items will get a lot of use.”

DIG Student - 2021

“I really enjoy the material and the courses are easy to follow.”

DIG Student - 2021

Detroit Institute of Gastronomy (DIG) is an entity of Soil2Service, Inc a Licensed Michigan not-for profit proprietary educational corporation and a US GOV registered 501c3 not for profit institution.

Begin Your Culinary Education Today at the Detroit Institute of Gastronomy