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Culinary Arts

Welcome to Culinary Arts

  • Student and teacher work in kitchen
  • Student puts butter on bread
  • Culinary arts students serve first responders

This hands-on program allows students to explore the world of cooking and food service while gaining valuable skills in meal preparation, kitchen safety, and culinary creativity. Students not only learn the fundamentals of culinary arts but also apply their skills by catering a variety of events for the school district and the community. From preparing delicious meals to managing large-scale catering operations, students in this program gain real-world experience that prepares them for a career in the culinary industry. Whether you’re passionate about cooking or interested in a future in food service, the Culinary Arts program offers a flavorful opportunity for growth and learning.

For more information, contact instructor Beth Boyd.

  • Culinary arts program of study

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Introduction to Culinary Arts emphasizes the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of food service operations. The course provides insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. It also provides insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry-level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the food service industry. It is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course.

 

Culinary Arts

Culinary Arts begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification or other appropriate industry certifications. This course is offered as a laboratory-based course.

Advanced Culinary Arts

Advanced Culinary Arts extends content and enhances skills introduced in Culinary Arts by in-depth instruction of industry-driven standards to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.

 

Practicum in Culinary Arts


Practicum in Culinary Arts is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences. Practicum in Culinary Arts integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing culinary art based workplace. Extended practicum is optional.