Overview

In the Culinary Careers program, students learn the basics of food preparation and handling. Class time is spent on nutrition, menu planning, sanitation and safe food handling techniques. Students also learn management skills, purchasing techniques and accounting skills necessary for a career in the culinary arts. In the lab setting, students rotate through job stations where they gain experience in all areas of kitchen and restaurant operation. The in-school restaurant, The Sports Gallery, enables students to practice the service techniques needed to operate and manage a restaurant.

Junior Course of Study

Baking
Safety-Sanitation
Food Service Terminology
Nutrition
Basic Cooking Techniques
Service
Equipment Operation
Cake Decorating
Breakfast Preparation
Volume Food Preparation

Senior Course of Study

Art and Science of Cooking
Sanitation-Safety
Manual Skills and Technology
Cooking Methods
Food Handling
Food Costing
Menu Planning
Restaurant Management
Purchasing/Inventory
Accounting

Prerequisites

Junior standing with no more than six credit deficiencies
Enjoy working with food
Like creating projects
Enjoy customer interaction
Good attendance is a plus!

Co-curricular Activities

Banquet Employment Opportunities
Field Trips
Community Service Opportunities
Early Placement Opportunities
Scholarship Opportunities

Student Organization

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Leadership Development
Social Activities
Civic Activities
Service Activities