County College of Morris (CCM) is turning up the heat. The Randolph-based institution is expanding its facilities for the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management programs and is opening a state-of-the-art baking kitchen.
This new learning lab
is part of the forthcoming 11,325-square-feet Center for Entrepreneurship and Culinary Science, which is set to fully open for the Spring 2026 semester and will serve as the home to CCM’s Culinary and Hospitality Arts Institute of New Jersey (CHAI-NJ).
“This isn’t just a kitchen. It’s a launchpad,” Mark Cosgrove, chairperson of Hospitality Management & Culinary Arts at CCM said. “Our students now have the opportunity to learn, experiment and build their futures in a space that reflects the innovation and energy of today’s culinary world. I’m incredibly proud of what we have built here, and even more excited to see the incredible work our students will do in it.”
This new facility reflects the highest standards of professional baking and culinary arts. CCM students will gain hands-on skills from advanced pastry techniques, breadmaking and chocolate work to business planning, marketing and sustainable practices.
This initiative was shaped through collaborations with top local chefs, bakers and hospitality leaders who offered their expertise to guide the design and future use of the space. Many partners have committed to mentoring students, offering internships and co-hosting events at CCM.
“This expansion is about more than education, it’s about community,” Virginia Rich, dean of the School of Business, Mathematics, Engineering & Technologies at CCM said. “We’re providing our students a direct link to the culinary industry’s vibrant professional community. And we’re helping them acquire the skills to make dreams a reality.”
