The Culinary Arts Program of Study is designed to provide students with advanced level professional chef and related cooking skills and techniques for restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Students will learn advanced techniques in culinary skills, as well as kitchen management and restaurant management and business principles.
ACCN#: TPC7010
Course Name: PUBL / HUMAN SVC PATH CORE
This is a FIRST year course designed for students who plan to pursue the Culinary Program of Study. Students will learn essential human relation concepts that will provide a solid foundation for further study in preparation for careers dealing in public service. This course is required for students pursuing the Culinary Arts and Sustainable Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs of Study.
ACCN#: TPU7216
Course Name: CULINARY 1
This is a SECOND year course designed for students considering a career in the food industry and is following the Culinary Arts Program of Study. This course will develop students’ skills, knowledge, attitudes and habits necessary to function successfully in various food service related occupations. Topics to be covered include food production skills, safety and sanitation, use and care of tools and equipment, organization, portion control, quality control, recipe use, and customer service in correlation with industry standards. Student participation in food service production and service activities outside of normal school days/hours will be required for students to gain practical experience and meet industry standards. This course completes the Culinary Arts Program of Study.
Prerequisite: Foundations of Culinary and Hospitality (TPC7010)
ACCN#: TPN7223
Course Name: CULINARY 2
This is a THIRD year course (recommended for grades 11-12) advanced culinary class emphasizing food production, management and cost control. In order for students to enroll in this course, they must successfully complete Culinary 1 and receive the approval of the instructor.
Prerequisite: Culinary 1 (TPU7216)
This is a FOURTH year capstone course is a capstone course in the Culinary Arts Program of Study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned through the Program of Study. The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to professions in food prep and service, restaurant operations, and related fields of occupation. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in culinary arts, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as an internship.
Prerequisite: Advanced Culinary Art: Pastry and Savory (TTV3000). Placement in this course is based on the recommendation of the CTE Pathway teacher and availability of student placement. See CTE Pathway teacher for more information.