Culinary and Hospitality Program

Culinary and Hospitality Careers

Dietitians, Nutritionists, Executive Chef, Pastry Chef, Food and Beverage Director, Hotel Manager, Event Manager, Restaurant Manager, Director of Housekeeping, Casino General Manager, Caterer, Food Truck Owner/Operator, Lodging Manager

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Suggested Course Sequence

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity

Level 1 Courses

4410 - Culinary Nutrition- The purpose of this course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding of healthy and nutritious preparation techniques utilizing various resources and skills. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices, preparing nutrient-dense seasonal foods, sports nutrition, exploring careers related to culinary nutrition, and practicing wise consumer. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FRHS, PHS, RMHS

4041 - Teen Choices- In this course, you will learn how to make healthy decisions throughout your teen years. You will learn skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen: social, psychological, and physical wellness, interpersonal relationships, safe sexual decision making, anti-substance use practices, and understanding teens and the law. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

4210 - Life Management - Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness. (Relevant topics include: independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes. (5 financial literacy credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

3028 - Nutrition and Wellness - The purpose of the course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding and academic knowledge of wellness as a lifestyle, exercise and fitness, nutrition, and consumer products and services. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices developing a fitness/wellness plan, integrating science principles as related to nutrition, and practicing wise consumer decisions. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS

Level 2 Courses

4440 - Catering 1 - First semester of a two semester program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (5 fine art credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

✅⭕️ 4441CEFRHS- FRCC Catering 2 - Second semester of a two semester program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (5 PSD/4 FRCC credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 125)

✅⭕️ 7631CEFRHS - FRCC Food Safety and Sanitation - Enables the student to understand the major causes of foodborne illness and develop good sanitation practices that prevent illnesses from occurring. The course focuses on the major factors contributing to foodborne illness. The course describes safe food handling techniques, proper sanitation practices, HACCP, and sanitary kitchen design. If passed with a score of 75% or more, students receive a Certificate from the Education Foundation. (5 PSD/2 FRCC credits) **Taught concurrently with Catering 2** This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 101

2427A/B - ProStart Level 1A & 1B - This course from the National Restaurant Association introduces students to the world of professional cooking! Basic communication skills, safety and sanitation, food preparation, meal planning, and other topics are taught in this course. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. The class will teach you basic food safety and sanitation, customer service, food preparation and employability skills. We will take exciting tours and host many great guest speakers. You will have the opportunity for a paid internship working with a professional mentor in the area of food service, hotel lodging or hospitality. (10 fine art credits) This course is offered at the Futures Lab.

Level 3 Courses

2428A/B - ProStart Level 2A & 2B - Students will continue to be trained for employment in restaurants and hospitality. The basic skills taught in ProStart I will be reviewed and additional skills such as customer relations, accounting procedures, and more advanced food preparation skills will be taught. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. Students will investigate career paths in lodging and work at a paid intership at a large hotel. This course will train you in food preparation techniques as well as hotel/motel management skills. You will take exciting field trips and hear from guest speakers in the industry. Opportunities exist for each student to participate in a paid mentor position in the area of food service, hotel lodging or hospitality. (10 fine art credits). This course is offered at the Futures Lab.

Level 4 Courses

✴️ 9220 - Work-Based Learning: Culinary and Hospitality - The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and post secondary education. (variable elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

⭕️ Industry Certification Opportunity ✅ College Credit Opportunity ✴️ Capstone Opportunity


Go Beyond the Classroom

Student Leadership Opportunity:
FCCLA

Industry Certifications: ServSafe

Poudre School District
Futures Lab:
ProStart Program

Advisory Committee Members

Sean Godbey

Owner - Old Town Spice Shop


Doug Watterson

Owner - Roberto's Salsa

Trish O'Neil

Owner - The Cooking Studio

PSD Culinary and Hospitality Teachers

Fort Collins High School

Ty Hvambsal
Kim Schutt

Fossil Ridge High School

Jennifer Stewart
Kelcey Bedard

Poudre High School

Cathy Toplyn
Mandy Johnson

Rocky Mountain High School

Jennifer McCarthyShawna Linstedt

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