Culinary Arts 1 – AM
8555 Full Year – 4 Credits 4 periods per day
Open to Grade 11
Year 1 courses include:
· Hospitality Fundamentals
· Fundamentals of Food Protection
Application required
Recommended: Everyday Cooking or Experience with Foods
Culinary Arts 2 – PM
8565 Full Year – 4 Credits 4 periods per day
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1
Year 2 courses include:
· Dining Room Service and Operations
· Restaurant Management
*Culinary Arts Capstone
Do you enjoy all things food: creating, critiquing, enjoying and sharing? Then Culinary Arts could be right for you. This two-year curriculum is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the food service/hospitality industry.
Year 1
Explore cooking methods and prepare different recipes during lab in our restaurant quality kitchen
Practice plating and presentation principles
Safety –Best practices working in the kitchen and with culinary knives
Sanitation – Learn the industry standard ServSafe curriculum
Introduction to The Ranger Café, our student run restaurant that is open to the public
Year 2
Ranger Café Management and Production
Responsible for all food and beverage production for restaurant service as well as to-go orders
Back-of-House work the line in a fast paced environment
Front-of-House manage guests experience from start to finish
Continue curriculum on food science and nutritional analysis
Overview on marketing and understanding economics
Students are expected to obtain a job in the food service/hospitality industry and be working part-time by the end of their Junior year, and to continue through their Senior year.
*Culinary Arts Capstone – additional opportunity to receive credit for both in-school and/or out-of-school learning experiences.
Graduation Pathway: Possibility to earn 12 industry credential points and the Industry-Recognized Credential Seal
College Credit Available - Student must fulfill requirements of the college
Industry Credentials: ServSafe, ProStart, First-Aid, CPR/AED
Internship Opportunities (paid and unpaid) - Students are to obtain and complete a minimum of 200 hours of work experience in a related occupation outside their school day.
Career Technical Student Organization: Students have the opportunity to become members of Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America (FCCLA). Qualifying students can compete in various FCCLA cooking and baking competitions.
Possible Career Opportunities:
· Chef
· Line/Prep Cook
· Caterer
· Dietary Assistant
· Host/Hostess
· Waiter/Waitress
· Executive Chef
· Pastry Chef
· Sales Associate in Food Service
· Banquet Manager
· Restaurant Manager
· Product Research and Development
· Food & Beverage Director
· Food Science
· Restaurant Owner
· General Manager