South Salem High School’s Culinary Arts program is taught by an industry professional. The courses are structured to maximize potential student success in the industry.

As students pass through our program, they will cultivate skills necessary to be successful in a culinary arts occupation today. Students will develop their abilities in basics such as measuring, knife skills, ingredient identification and basic food preparation.

Students will continue to refine themselves in other areas such as professionalism, time management, presentation, staff management, food cost management, advanced level food preparation and other skills necessary for success in the variety of culinary careers available today.