Culinary Arts & Hospitality affords an overall view of the commercial foods industry covering positions available and job opportunities from basic kitchen helpers to working chefs. Students start with basic food preparation skills and then advance, learning related areas of purchasing and managing as well. The course encompasses sanitation, safety, and usage and care of equipment and utensils. The program is taught through a combination of a theoretical base of the trade, and practical, hands-on experiences working under close supervision as pantry and preparation cook, sandwich and salad maker, sauté or broiler cook and maître d’. Students who complete this program will be able to acquire employment in the food service industry at whatever level their abilities take them from dishwasher, to working chef, to manager/owner.

I am a graduate of Johnson & Wales University and have been in the culinary industry for over 38 years.

I am passionate about my craft, and for the art and technique which has essentially led me to extend my culinary career and teach. I hope that with my many years of experience and extensive background, I can help others find their reason and passion for the culinary arts.

CONTACT ME: wbowlsbey@burlcoschools.org

Our Culinary Department was recently given the opportunity to re-open and run our Faculty Cafe. This was a huge undertaking, but we are so proud to have this chance and we are excited to include our culinary students.

Our staff are happy with the exciting weekly menu's and to have a place to rest, recharge and enjoy the hard work of our students.