Culinary Arts
Students in the Culinary Arts program master a wide array of culinary techniques essential for success in the food industry, from sanitation and cooking methods to menu planning and teamwork, all underscored by a commitment to kitchen safety and management.
Curriculum Overview
Skills Developed
$25,000 Average Starting Salary
$70,000 Average Experienced Salary
Certifications
- ServeSafe Food Handler
- ProStart1
- Certified Culinarian
- ProStart 2
- OSHA
- Servsafe Food Manager
Program Courses
Introduction to Culinary Arts looks at the food service industry from every angle. Lessons on cookware and sanitation lead into basic recipes and nutrition. At the end, students learn about careers.
Baking and Pastry arts is all about the breads, desserts, cakes, confectionery, pastries and other baked treats that are not generally part of the main course on a menu. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to be successful in the baking and pastry industry, including the operations side of a bakery.
In Advanced Baking and Pastry students will practice industry safety and sanitation when creating a wide variety of baked goods – desserts and pastries, cakes and tortes, sauces, creams, and custards, artisan breads and sourdough starts and display irresistible, mouthwatering delicacies using careers whether they choose to be self-employed or an employee. Student leadership and entrepreneurial skills, and technical skills attainment are demonstrated through active engagement.
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