Culinary Arts
Overview
The Culinary Arts Program helps students learn how to cook, bake, and work in restaurants. Students learn the skills needed to prepare food, serve guests, and run a kitchen. They work alone and in teams to practice what it's like in a real restaurant.
The food service industry is one of the biggest job fields in the U.S. There are many career options—like cook, baker, pastry chef, waiter, or restaurant manager. In 12th grade, some students may work at real jobs through co-op programs. Students can also earn college credits and national certifications.
What You’ll Learn
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How to cook, bake, and decorate desserts
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How to serve food and run a dining room
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How to follow food safety rules
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How to work in a kitchen team
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How to act professionally at work
Hands-On Experience
Students learn in a real kitchen setting. They cook meals, bake bread and desserts, and serve food to others. They also learn how to work with a team, solve problems, and meet real job standards. Some students may work in restaurants or bakeries during their senior year.
Certification
Students can earn:
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ServSafe Manager – a food safety certification
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ProStart Certificate (Level 1 & 2) – a national cooking and restaurant certificate
These help students get jobs and prepare for more training after high school
Employment Opportunities
Jobs you can get in senior year or after graduation:
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Cook
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Baker
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Waiter/Waitress
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Food prep worker
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Junior kitchen worker
Jobs that need 2–4 more years of training:
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Chef or Sous Chef
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Pastry Chef
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Executive Chef
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Restaurant or Hotel Manager
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Food Stylist
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Food Safety Consultant
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Nutrition Host
Earning Potential Range:
Locations:
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DELCASTLE TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. Thomas Craft Mr. Paul Egnor |
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HODGSON VOTECH HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. Scott Cave Mr. Gerald Allen, Jr |
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HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY |
Mr. Gary James Mr. Michael Mullen |
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ST. GEORGES TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL |
Mr. Ralph Freeman Mr. Kirk Clemens |