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 this academy prepare students for a career in the Food Service or Hospitality Industry.  Courses offered are:  Foods 1 & 2 and ProStart 1 & 2.  Maybe you don’t want to be a chef, that’s ok!  There are many other careers in this field.  Including, but not limited to:

• • Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, Pastry Chef, or Food Research Chef
  • Kitchen Manager
  • Line Cook
  • Baker
  • Garde Manager
  • Food and Beverage Purchase Agent
  • Equipment Purveyor
  • Consultant
  • Food Stylist
  • Food Writer
  • Food Scientist
  • Event Planner
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Additional careers in the hotel industry

Promising opportunities for employment…

• The restaurant industry employs an estimated 12.8 million people, making it the nation’s largest employer outside of government.
• The restaurant industry is expected to add 2 million jobs over the next decade, for total employment of 14.8 million by the year 2017.