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89760300 Culinary Arts

This laboratory course will address the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking while introducing students to the culinary world and various types of service. Students will learn to scale recipes and practice professional attitudes and employability skills. A safety and sanitation certificate will be offered. Class fees apply. Uniform and outside professional events are mandatory.

Prerequisite: None

Grades: 10-12

89760400 Advanced Culinary Arts

This laboratory course will focus on back-of-house production and event management. Students will learn advanced cooking and baking techniques and apply those methods for various types of professional events. Professional management and employability skills will be practiced and discussed in depth. A safety and sanitation certificate will be offered. Class fees apply. Uniform and outside professional events are mandatory. 

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts

Grades: 11-12

89760500 Practicum in Culinary Arts

This class combines classroom instruction with actual career experiences via approved employment, internship, and/or job shadowing. Students will learn to market, manage, and operate restaurants and other hospitality services. Students will learn to exercise extreme professionalism, and will analyze their work experiences and find areas of growth personally and professionally while creating a professional portfolio. Self-transportation and outside professional events are mandatory. Application must be pre-approved for enrollment.

Prerequisite: Culinary Arts

Grades: 11-12