Culinary Arts

Culinary 1

Culinary 1 is the introduction course for the OHS Culinary Program of Study. The course is designed for students who are interested in a career in the food service industry and/or students who wish to learn home-cooking skills. Students will study various food units including quick breads and yeast breads, eggs and poultry, rice and pasta, cakes and cookies, and pies and pastries. Emphasis will be on kitchen tools and techniques, food preparation and flavor profiles, and safety and sanitation. Students will prepare and taste recipes several times a week, and will also complete written work and tests for each unit. Upon successful completion of Culinary 1, students are encouraged to continue in the Culinary Arts Program of Study and take Culinary 2 and Culinary 3 to further their food service and cooking skills.

Culinary 2

Culinary 2 is the concentration course for the OHS Culinary Program of Study. Students will continue with their classroom training in food preparation and also gain hands-on food service experience in our student operated restaurant, Café La Bleu. Additionally, students will complete Year One of the ProStart Curriculum, a nationally recognized school-to-career program developed by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Culinary 2 is a resume builder, as students will finish the semester with a minimum of 40 hours of Cafe La Bleu/catering experience. Students will also complete an electronic portfolio that includes a resume, references, California Food Handler's Card, and work samples.