A Journey Around the World Through Culinary Arts: CARTs Boot Camp

Course Credit: 1 Culinary Arts Credit or 1 Elective Credit

Seats Available: 15

Encouraging Applications From: All Students Aged 15+ with an interest or demonstrated affinity for cluster content. Preference will be given to students registered in the CARTS CLUB/CARTS Courses. Students must have a passing grade in most classes, be in good standing for both attendance and behavior. Interest or demonstrated affinity for cluster content: A drive for cooking and exploration, a love of food, motivation and enthusiasm towards the Culinary Careers

Team: Gerardo, Ivan

Course Description: Become an International Cuisine Technician in 9 days. Learn the staples of French, Italian, Mexican, Japanese, Indian, Greek, and Spanish cuisines. Through this intensive Culinary Boot Camp, you will explore the NYC food industry landscape by visiting the best Culinary Arts schools in the world, meeting Celebrity Chefs from the Food Network and stepping into NYC's hottest kitchens. This rigorous program will give you an opportunity to explore the culinary careers, develop the skills necessary for a job as an entry level cook in the foodservice industry or gain the foundation for entrepreneurship, like starting your own restaurant or catering business. Throughout this journey, you will discover if you should become the next Top Chef of America, a shrewdly smart entrepreneur, or be ready to make serious decisions about your future that never crossed your mind. At the end of this program, you will enter in a Guided Team Chef Competition to demonstrate your knowledge of skills and techniques.