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