The Career Academy Culinary Program

“The culinary academy is fun, but serious about cooking and the restaurant industry.” -Jasmine A.

“I am so glad I decided to take foods!  This pathway has not only taught me to cook, but it has helped me decide on a career!” -Sara G.

Courses in the Culinary Academy

Food and Nutrition I

This course examines the nutritional needs of the individual. Emphasis is placed on fundamentals of food production, kitchen and meal management, food groups and their preparation, and time and resource management.  English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies are reinforced.

Culinary I

This course is designed to introduce students to the hospitality and food service industry by learning about components of professional practice and building basic knowledge and skills in food preparation, garde manger, baking, and food service operations. The introduction includes students learning food safety, breakfast cookery, salads and sandwiches, quick breads and cookies, and dining room service.

Culinary II

This course is designed to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in basic food preparation, garde manger, baking and food service operations by planning and executing the program’s school-based enterprise.

Culinary III

This course is designed for students to further develop their knowledge and skills through learning about advanced food preparation, garde manger, baking and pastry, and foodservice operations.  The experience includes students learning cooking techniques, yeast bread and pastries preparation, human relations management, menu planning, and foodservice purchasing and receiving.

Culinary IV

This course is designed for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in advanced food preparation, garde manger, baking and pastry, and foodservice operations by planning and executing the program’s school-based enterprise