Orange Coast College’s culinary and hospitality students Johana Vela, left, and Taylor Arthur remove braised lamb shanks from a tilting skillet in preparation for dinner service at the college’s restaurant, The Captain’s Table, on Thursday. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
Orange Coast College’s culinary and hospitality student Dave Denina puts the finishing touches on a table in preparation for dinner service at the The Captain’s Table. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
An OCC culinary and hospitality student prepares black bean cakes. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
Orange Coast College students Louis Tran, left, and Brittany Bergner prepare for dinner service at the college’s restaurant. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)
Orange Coast College culinary and hospitality students Zach Cunado, left, and Adam Maes prepare dinner at the college’s restaurant, The Captain’s Table, on Thursday. (Scott Smeltzer / Daily Pilot)