Culinary Arts

Course Description
The Culinary Arts/Baking and Restaurant Practices program offers a cutting edge curriculum for all students interested in culinary arts, baking, service management and related fields to study in our brand new state of the art kitchen and restaurant. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate skills at our in-house restaurant and catering program while providing services to residents of the local community.  This program directly articulates with several two and four-year colleges and many graduates are employed locally, statewide, nationally and internationally.

Course Content
Students get hands-on experience in:  safety practices, sanitation practices, stocks, soups and sauces, cooking techniques, pastries and baking, breakfast cookery, guest services and dining, production controls, meal planning and presentation, buffet presentation.

Students participate in a special classroom management system validated by the American Culinary Federation. This system incorporates culinary arts, baking, service management and workplace skills achieved through high academic standards and challenging yet realistic practical experiences.

Related Occupations
Executive Chef
Pastry Chef
Line Cook
Restaurant Manager/Owner
Banquet Chef
Caterer
Bakers
Dieticians
Waiters/Waitresses
Food Equipment Buyers
Television Chef
Food Wholesaler
Food Stylist,
Culinary Arts Educator