Teacher: Ms. Monson

Quick Summary: 

• Designed to introduce students to the hospitality and foodservice industry. 

• Gain basic knowledge and skills in commercial food preparation. 

• Understand professional practices in the Culinary Arts.

Why: You should take this class if you are interested in the Culinary Arts and Foodservice industry. If you choose Culinary, you should be interested in a degree in culinary arts or obtaining a job in the hospitality or food service industry one day.

Relatable Careers around Asheville: 

Posana, Grove Park Inn, Biltmore Estate, Aloft Hotel, Bone and Broth, Curate, Limones, Grand Bohemian, Red Stag Grill

What’s Next: 

If you enjoy this class and want to continue to learn skills in this industry, please sign up for Culinary II, also with Ms. Monson! 

Teacher: Ms. Monson

Quick Summary: 

• Demonstrate the skills learned in Culinary I by running the school based enterprise - Groundhogs Cafe.

• Opportunity to earn the ServSafe Manager certification which equates to one hour of college credit.

• Students work on a portfolio throughout their semester to show the mastery of skills they learn.

Why: You should take this class if you want to get hands on experience in the Foodservice industry through Groundhogs Cafe! Students in Culinary II should have a real interest in continuing into this career field.

Next Registration Opportunity: 

If you are interested in pursuing more knowledge about Culinary, you should register for Culinary III.  

What’s Next: 

Potential Colleges within the state of NC that offer Culinary Arts degrees: 

• AB Tech

• Johnson & Wales University

• You could also receive a degree in Hospitality Management from Western Carolina University

Teacher: Ms. Monson

Quick Summary: 

• Develop knowledge and skills through learning about advanced foodservice and management operations.

• Learn about human relations management, menu planning, and purchasing and receiving.

• Help oversee the running of Groundhogs Cafe.

Why: You should take this class if you want to get hands on experience in the Foodservice industry through Groundhogs Cafe. Students in Culinary III should know that this is something that they want to do when they graduate high school.

Next Registration Opportunity: 

Students who are interested in pursuing more knowledge about Culinary should register for Culinary IV which includes the pre-apprenticeship program.

Opportunities for Excellence and Free College Tuition: 

If you are interested in continuing in Culinary and entering the pre-apprenticeship program, your tuition for AB Tech’s culinary program could be paid for! You just need to become ServSafe Manager certified, complete Culinary III, earn your OSHA 10 certification, and compete in a ProStart event.

Teacher: Ms. Monson

Quick Summary: 

• Culinary IV is the last step in the Culinary pathway. 

• This class includes working in the industry and showing mastery of skills learned in the workforce.

• Opportunities to have your college tuition paid for!

Why: You should take this class if you want to pursue a career in this field and take advantage of free tuition and experiences that will set you up for success.

Other Culinary Opportunities: 

• Join the Culinary Team that competes in North Carolina ProStart Invitational.

Certifications throughout the pathway:

• ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification

• ProStart Level I Certification

• ProStart Level II Certification

• ProStart Certificate of Achievement

• OSHA 10 certification in Culinary Arts & Hospitality

• NC Pre-Apprenticeship Program Certificate of Completion

Teacher: Ms. Kingsley

Quick Summary: 

• Find out how Hospitality and Tourism drives a local economy. 

• Learn about what causes people to travel. 

• Understand customer service skills needed to interact with guests in the hospitality industry.

Why: You should take this class if you want to learn more about interactions with customers within the hospitality industry, and the ins and outs of tourism as a whole!

Next Registration Opportunity: 

If you enjoyed Hospitality and Tourism, you should sign up for a internship in the hospitality or tourism industry.  

What’s Next: 

Potential Colleges within the state of NC that offer Hospitality Management:

•  AB Tech

• Western Carolina University

• Appalachian State University

• East Carolina University. 

Credential Opportunity:
 
American Hotel and Lodging Association Certified Guest Service Professional