Culinary Arts I #27376

Level: CP

Open to: 10, 11 & 12

Credit: 4

Culinary Arts is a course to orient the student toward food preparation procedure and the use of equipment as it applies to the finished product. This will include study and practical application in baking, main meal production, short order cooking, sanitation, safety, hygiene, and menu planning on a daily basis. Each student will be involved in planning, coordinating, and catering functions and parties for small and large groups throughout the year. Opportunities for graduates are wide ranging in all areas of both direct food preparation and related management in the food service field. Students will gain entry level work skills and hands-on experience participating in the Culinary Arts Industry.

Culinary Arts II #27386

Level: CP

Open to: 11 & 12 (with Successful Completion of Culinary I with Teacher Recommendation.)

Credit: 4

Culinary Arts II students’ progress to hands-on mastery of advanced culinary skills. They build on skills acquired in Culinary Arts I to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry, including kitchen safety and sanitation, nutritional principles, and advanced food preparation techniques. Students will build on their basic culinary skills by learning more complex cooking methods, plating, and presentation, as well as gaining deeper insights into food science and industry standards. Students may earn a ServSafe certification as part of this course. Students will have an opportunity for high-quality work-based learning which will provide experiential learning opportunities related to the students' career goals and/or interests, integrated with instruction,and performed in partnership with local businesses and organizations.