Mixers for the Next Generation of Chefs

The OSUIT Culinary Arts program prepares students for careers as chefs, pastry chefs, restaurant managers, and other foodservice professionals through hands-on training in professional-style kitchens. Students learn by preparing food, serving real guests, and developing the practical skills they will need to succeed in the hospitality industry. Access to professional equipment is essential to that experience.

We are seeking $7,000 to purchase up to seven KitchenAid 8-quart commercial stand mixers for the OSUIT Culinary Arts program. These commercial mixers will be used daily in baking, pastry, sauces, and large-scale food preparation courses, giving students experience with the same high-capacity equipment they will encounter in professional kitchens. The new equipment will expand hands-on learning opportunities while helping students build confidence, technical skills, and workplace readiness.

Your gift invests in the next generation of culinary professionals. These mixers will serve current and future OSUIT Culinary Arts students for years to come, helping transform classroom instruction into real-world experience. By helping us equip our kitchen with professional tools, you are giving aspiring chefs the opportunity to learn, practice, create, and prepare for successful careers in the foodservice industry. The OSUIT Culinary Arts Program is a campus organization open to all students.

• "Culinary Arts Program is a campus organization open to all students."