Meet our Culinary Arts instructor,
Mr. Killeen!
James is a senior in our Cooperative Education program. After completing 70% of the classroom curriculum, he was able to get a job at Terry's Italian Restaurant.
Katie loves to cook and bake. She wants to pursue a career as a baker!
Our Culinary Arts program caters school events like breakfasts, luncheons, and banquets. Catering an event is a big job and great practice for the culinary industry!
Learn how a commercial kitchen operates, cater events, and compete in cooking competitions! There is always something exciting going on in the Culinary Arts classroom!
Recommended Academic Levels
Reading: 9th-12th grade, depending on career pathway
Math: fractions & decimals, money skills, food costing skills require higher level math
Recommended Academic Courses
On Level English or higher
On Level Math or higher (proficiency in Algebra recommended for food costing applications)
Recommended Aptitudes
Endure walking/standing for 2+ hours
Work under pressure
Independent work habits
Follow step by step directions
Math and measurement skills
Understand and follow written and oral directions
Career Pathways
Waiter/Waitress
Food Service Specialist
Butcher
Line Chef (college degree preferred, can be achieved with industry experience)
Sous Chef (college degree preferred, can be achieved with industry experience)
Kitchen Manager (college degree preferred can be achieved with industry experience)
Executive Chef (2 or 4 year college degree and significant (10+ years) of industry experience
Nutritionist (4 year college degree, many go on to advanced degree, requires state certifications)
