Culinary Arts

Program Description

culinary arts iconSpecialize in the techniques of cooking as you learn.  In a commercial kitchen environment, students enrolled in the program will acquire entry-level culinary skills and learn the fundamental concepts needed to work in a professional commercial kitchen.   

Our culinary program hosts live catering events on campus, extending the learning to include menu planning and serving, giving student a well rounded background in the food service industry.

Course available: Grades 11 - 12

Course length: 2 years

Credits: 6 CTE elective credits; 1.0 English; 1.0 Math

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PROGRAM CONTENT

UNITS of STUDY

  • Sanitation, Health& Safety –
  • Basic Kitchen & Knife Skills
  • Care & Cleaning of Equipment
  • Customer Service & Communication Skills
  • 7 Cooking Principles: Roasting, Simmering, Steaming, Frying, Braising, Sautéing & Boiling
  • ABCs of Nutrition
  • Butchering techniques
  • Preparation of Meats & Fish
  • Preparation of Vegetables, Salads & Garnishes
  • Preparation of Soups, Stocks & Sauces
  • Food Production & Marketing Plans
  • Mise en Place – Baking; Breakfast Prep; Yeasts & Breads
  • Dining Room Service & management
  • Controlling Food Service & Labor Cost
  • Standard Accounting Procedures

COLLEGE CREDITS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Upon successful completion of this program, students may receive college credits pending established procedures.  Students may also receive an industry certification pending successful completion of an industry certification exam.  All students completing this program and passing the appropriate industry certification exam will receive an endorsed high school diploma.  Please see below for college credits and industry certifications available.

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS:

  • NOCTI: Culinary Arts
  • ServSafe Food Handler & Manager Certification

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS:

  • SUNY Alfred State: up to 6 credits  
  • SUNY Cobleskill: up to 8 credits
  • SUNY Delhi: up to 8 credits
  • Sullivan Community College: up to 5 credits
  • Westchester Community College: up to 5 credits
  • Culinary Institute of America
  • Rockland Community College

CAREER PATHS AND OPPURTUNITIES

Students who complete the program may seek employment or continue their studies in:

  • Chef or Pastry Chef
  • Line Cook
  • Caterer
  • Restaurant manager
  • Internships and Capstone opportunities in local area culinary establishments

INSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Culinary Arts students at work