Culinary Arts and Nutrition
Contact Us
Sarah Mathot, M.S., R.D.N.
Nutrition Department Chair
mathot_sarah@sac.edu
(714) 564-6844
Tiffany Heremans
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Department Chair
Heremans_Tiffany@sac.edu
(714) 564-6865
Jessica Christensen
Assistant Professor, Culinary Arts
christensen_jessica@sac.edu
(714) 564-6468
The Culinary Arts & Nutrition Department
We’re excited to welcome you to a place where passion meets purpose, where your love for food, wellness, health, nutrition, and community can grow into a meaningful career.
Whether you’re just starting, coming back to school, or looking to sharpen your skills, Santa Ana College is here for you. Our Culinary Arts and Nutrition programs are designed with you in mind, offering hands-on, affordable, flexible, and real-world experience-based training.
The Culinary Arts & Nutrition Department at Santa Ana College offers hands-on, industry-focused training that blends culinary creativity with the science of nutrition. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, a returning adult learner, or planning to transfer to a four-year university, our affordable and flexible programs prepare you for exciting careers in food service, hospitality, health, and wellness. With real-world experience built into every course, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to thrive as a chef, nutrition expert, or food entrepreneur. Join our vibrant, hands-on learning environment and become part of a dynamic community that celebrates food, flavor, and your future!
Led by industry professionals and educators who care deeply about your success, our department offers a supportive environment where you’ll learn the latest culinary techniques, explore the science of nutrition, and gain the tools you need to thrive in today’s health, food, and hospitality industries.
Here, you’re not just a student, you’re part of a vibrant, diverse, and creative community.
Explore our programs, connect with our faculty, and see how we can help you turn your goals into action. Whether you want to become a chef, start your own food business, be a dietitian, promote health and wellness, or transfer to a four-year university, your journey begins here.
Explore Our Degrees
Nutrition & Dietetics A.D.-T
Explore Associate Degree for Transfer in Nutrition
Nutrition & Dietetics A.S.
Explore Associate Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics
Hospitality Management A.D.-T
Explore Associate Degree for Transfer in Hospitality Management
Specialized Certificate Programs
Explore Certificates in Culinary Arts, Nutrition, and Hospitality