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Culinary Arts and Hospitality

The Culinary Arts Academy prepares students for a career in one of the fastest growing industries today. Students will have complete access to a fully equipped, state of the art kitchen facility. There, they will experience a full-scale culinary operation. After completing Introduction to Culinary Arts and the Hospitality Industry, Culinary Science and Nutrition, Foundation of Professional Baking, The Chemistry of Baking, Pastry Arts, Patisserie 1, Safety and Sanitation (Serve-Safe), Culture of Gastronomy, American Traditional and Regional Cuisine, French, Italian, and World Cuisine, Menu Planning and Design, Principles of Food Service Management and Senior Experience/Co-Op or Patisserie II students will have the keys to unlock the secrets of making items such as soups and sauces, various salads, a host of entrees, and desserts. Students have the opportunity to work for the district preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner functions held at the school. Upon completion of the course, students can receive certification in Serve-Safe Training and Pro-Start Year 1 and 2.

Program Outcome

The Culinary Arts program has several articulation agreements with prestigious Culinary Arts schools across the country. The successful graduate can use the college credits they have earned to enter college with advanced placement credits to many of these schools to further their education in this field. A graduate of this program can also elect to enter the job field as a cook, short order cook, baker’s assistant, caterer’s assistant, food server, or steward. Upon completion of the program students may be eligible for the following certificates: Serve-Safe, Pro-Start Year 1 and 2, and Junior National Restaurant Association. The students who complete the Culinary Arts program may be eligible for 3 credits at Delaware Technical and Community College; 6 credits at Paul Smith’s College; 9 credits at The Art Institute of Philadelphia; 10 credits at Baltimore International College; 12 credits at Atlantic Cape Community College; or 15 quarter credits at Johnson and Wales University.