Career and Technical Education in Culinary arts

Teacher Justin Oas justin_oas@csd49.org for program questions.

Career and Technical Education Director Kelley Watson.  Contact kelley_watson@csd49.org for enrollment questions.

Applications Now Open Here:  CVT Inquiry Form

CVT Inquiry Form is for Construction or Culinary Programs.

Open to 10th - 12th grade students from all school districts.

Culinary Arts Program

The Culinary, Hospitality and Retail Industry is 1/3 of our local occupations!  This training program sets up you up for success in enetering this high demand field.

Culinary Arts Program: Half Day public school Career and Technical Education program.  

High School Credits:  3 Credits Total = 1 Lab Science, 2 Career and Technical Education Credits.  

The successful completion of this course will also earn you the CTE Graduation Pathway.

Time:  8:15 - 11:05 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.  8:15 - 10:25 Wednesdays. (CSD Calendar)

Location:  Chimacum High School Culinary Classroom

Teacher:  Justin Oas

Cost:  Free

Enrollment:  Fill out the inquiry form and we will follow up with next steps.

The Chimacum Valley Tech Culinary Training Program provides students with hands-on experience in food preparation, food science, nutrition, safety, and hospitality management. Students develop industry-level culinary skills while learning the science behind food, professional kitchen operations, and career readiness. 

Learn the skills and knowledge needed to start a Culinary Career!  Do you prefer hands-on learning?  Want a practical education that leads to a job and/or a career?  This is for you!

For more information and to enroll please contact CTE Director Kelley Watson at kelley_watson@csd49.org or CTE Instructor Justin Oas at justin_oas@csd49.org

Enrollment Documents to Finalize Acceptance for out of district (non-Chimacum) students:

Industry Recognized Credentials IRCs are earned in CTE courses to increase employability within a student's chosen industry.

Students in this Pathway can earn:

• Food Handlers Permit

• Serve Safe

• We will be working with Olympic College to add CTE Dual Credit (College Credit) for this course.

College & Career Opportunities

Students can continue their education, training, and employment within this industry after completing their Pathway and graduation requirements.

Education & Training:

• Bayside Culinary Training Program

• Jefferson Healthcare Dietary

• Olympic College Culinary Arts Program

• Seattle Central Community and Technical College 

Employment & Careers:

Food Services, Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Accomodation account for 13.77 of all jobs in Jefferson County.  On average these jobs pay $30,941.00 annually.  Accommodation and Food Service Occupations specifically have annual average salaries of $26,535 in Jefferson County and $33,378 in Washington State.  (JobsEQ)

• Baker

• Chef

• Dietitian

• Entrepreneur

• Farm to Table 

• Food Service Director

• Food Science Manager

• Food Truck Operator

• Hospitality and Tourism

• Line Cook

• Pantry Cook

• Prep Cook

• Wait Staff

Employability and 21st Century Skills:

These skills help to prepare students for success in life and in work. Students enrolled in this Pathway will explore:

• Professionalism: Attendance & Punctuality Personal Presentation

• Interpersonal Effectiveness Quality & Commitment Ethics

• 21st Century Skills:

• Creativity & Innovation

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Communication & Collaboration Information, Media & Technology Literacy Flexibility & Adaptability

• Initiative & Self-Direction Social & Cross-Cultural Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility

• Social Emotional Learning:

• Self: Awareness, Management & Efficacy

• Social: Awareness, Management & Engagement