Program Benefits

• This course prepares students for college or direct entry into the workforce
• Apprenticeship programs are offered by professional culinary institutes and industry associations

Topics of Study

• Nutrition
• Health, sanitation and safety
• Menu planning
• Food preparation
• Purchasing and inventory control
• Care and use of equipment and utensils
• Banquet preparation
• Dining room service procedures
• Production cooking

Equipment

There is a $30 fee for a uniform.

Career Options

• Baker and Pastry Chef
• Prep Cook
• Dining Room Manager
• Short Order Cook
• Assistant Chef
• Assistant Restaurant Manager
• Caterer
• Restaurant Owner

College Opportunities

Graduates from the Career and Tech Center’s Culinary Arts program have high placement rates into colleges and respected Culinary Arts schools. Some of these include Paul Smith’s College, Johnson and Wales, SUNY Cobleskill, SUNY Delhi and the Culinary Institute of America.