5 Star Cafe

Open to the Public

Please see the menu page for our daily options.

Important Information for Visitors:

Please ensure you check into the Main Office (Entrance on Robertsville Road)

Photo ID is required for entrance

Who Are We?

The Culinary Arts & Hospitality Management Magnet Program equips students to turn their passions into a career by being immersed in a four-year course of study. This consists of a wide range of courses, training, experiences, and activities in the food service and hospitality management career paths.

Students' coursework is enhanced by operating all facets of a fully-functioning restaurant, the Five Star Cafe, open to the public on select days during the week. Students work both in the front and back of the house. By operating every aspect of the restaurant, students receive instruction in culinary arts, restaurant and menu planning, executive chef functions, hospitality management, food/beverage industry operations, cost control, purchasing and storage, event planning and management, health and safety, and applicable laws and regulations.  

In addition to rigorous coursework, the program enhances student involvement by providing career exploration, leadership activities, community service learning projects, and professional skill competitions, all available through SkillsUSA, a national leadership organization. By hosting events ranging from demonstrations by local industry professionals from such organizations as Wegmans Inc. and Trinity Seafood to "Iron Chef" style competitions, students are given ample opportunity to hone their skills.

Students in the program also participate in community service work including raising money annually in a partnership with their art peers during the Empty Bowls fundraiser. Art students create handmade ceramic bowls that are sold alongside a selection of soups made by the culinary students

Reaching beyond a traditional high school experience, students are prepared for the opportunity to earn the National Restaurant Association's ServSafe certification, an industry requirement.  All students graduate from the program with the NOCTI Food Prep Certification. Through robust career portfolio development, students not only gain advanced training but can earn college credits through partnerships with several colleges and universities.