Crafting Culinary with Excellence:  Where Passion Meets Palate

Students passionate about cooking, baking, or careers in the food industry can explore the exciting world of Culinary Arts in this CTE program and discover a dynamic industry filled with endless career opportunities worldwide. This class covers the various concepts of food safety and sanitation, foundations of culinary preparation, basic culinary skills, world cuisines, nutrition, menu development, sustainability, and food economics as well as aspects of workplace professionalism and customer service. 

Through a mix of classroom learning and hands-on kitchen experience, students will master essential culinary skills and work productively as individuals and as part of a team. As food trends and preparation techniques continually evolve, the demand for innovative and knowledgeable professionals rises. 

This program opens doors in the food service industry, providing a solid foundation for further training or immediate entry into the workforce. This program prepares the student for employment and advanced study in hospitality or the food service industry. Students completing the program can earn college credit and nationally recognized industry certificates issued by the National Restaurant Association.

Program Content

• Basic principles of nutrition

• Advanced food preparatory skills

• Sanitary work procedures

• Basic culinary knowledge

• Preparation of breads, pastries, soups, sauces, salads, and entrees

Instructor:

Chef Dean Hanapel

Instructor.

Chef Titia Jackson 

Student Organization:

FCCLA

https://fcclainc.org

Pro Start https://www.frla.org/educational-foundation/prostart/

Certifications Available:

• ServSafe Food Handler

• ServSafe Food Manager