Culinary Arts Program
Opening Fall 2023!
The Culinary Arts program focuses on all aspects of the foodservice industry from food safety and basic cookery to planning and business management. Students will practice production, service, and managerial skills used in various food service occupations. Along with basic cookery, students will study culinary math, marketing and sales, nutrition, sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; and the operation of various types of food establishments. Students will plan, store, prepare, and serve food and beverage products. Each day students should expect to use critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving skills, effective communication with people of all types, and practice leadership. During the course, students will earn industry credentials meant to take them directly to work, or on to further culinary education.
The Culinary Arts program focuses on all aspects of the foodservice industry from food safety and basic cookery to planning and business management. Students will practice production, service, and managerial skills used in various food service occupations. Along with basic cookery, students will study culinary math, marketing and sales, nutrition, sanitation, and food safety; the use and care of commercial equipment; and the operation of various types of food establishments.
Students will plan, store, prepare, and serve food and beverage products. Each day students should expect to use critical thinking, teamwork, problem solving skills, effective communication with people of all types, and practice leadership. During the course, students will earn industry credentials meant to take them directly to work, or on to further culinary education.
Learning Objectives:
Students will be able to gain and hold employment in one of the many corners of the Hospitality Industry, or move on to further education and degrees in Culinary or Pastry Arts. Alternately, they will also have the basic knowledge to open their own businesses, market their services, and become successful entrepreneurs.
Artistic Expectations:
Audition/ Portfolio requirements: – see portfolio requirements, attached.
Required art courses and descriptions for your program: – students who handle food sold to the public must pass the ServSafe Food Handler Certification Exam at the beginning of their program, and will go on to gain further skills and certifications as they progress towards graduation.
Opportunities/ Events:
guest speakers, catering events, field trips, etc
Clubs/ Service Organizations:
FCCLA and Skills USA
