CUL801A/801B

CUL801A – Culinary Skills A

CUL801A is a career and technical education course designed to explore careers in the culinary service industry. The student will develop an awareness of the essential knowledge, skills, positive attitude, and dedication needed to become a food service professional. Topics covered include salads and sandwiches, complex batter and doughs, pastas and grains, eggs and dairy, cultural influences, and preparation and execution of meal services. CUL801A devotes a large portion of the learning to hands-on kitchen experiences. Students may be interested in CUL801A as a preparation for a career in food service, mastery of basic skills for related occupations, or as a foundation for post-secondary studies in this subject area.

Prerequisite: FDS421A. This course is offered in 2025-2026 (alternating with Culinary Skills 801B) 

CUL801B – Culinary Skills B

CUL801B is a career and technical education course designed to explore careers in the culinary service industry. The student will develop an awareness of the essential knowledge, skills, positive attitude, and dedication needed to become a food service professional. Topics covered include stocks, soups and sauces, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, fish, poultry and meats, cultural influences, and preparation and execution of meal services. CUL801B devotes a large portion of the learning to hands-on kitchen experiences. Students may be interested in CUL801B as a preparation for a career in food service, mastery of basic skills for related occupations, or as a foundation for post-secondary education in this subject area.

Prerequisite: FDS421A. This course is offered in 2026-2027 (alternating with Culinary Skills 801A)