Culinary Arts

CULINARY ARTS PATHWAY
     A career in culinary arts involves more than simply cooking. Many job opportunities exist in this field, from executive chefs to part-time food service workers.
     Chefs, cooks, and food preparation workers prepare, season and cook a wide range of foods in a variety of restaurants and other food service establishments. Food service managers are responsible for the daily operations of restaurants and other establishments that prepare and serve meals and beverages to customers.
     Most fast-food or short-order cooks and food preparation workers require little education or training since most skills are learned on the job. Executive chefs and head cooks who work in fine-dining restaurants require many years of training and experience. They may receive training through post-secondary vocational programs, independent cooking schools, professional culinary institutes or 2- or 4-year degree programs in hospitality or culinary arts. Many restaurant and food service management positions, particularly self-service and fast-food, are filled by promoting experienced food and beverage preparation and service workers. Many national or regional restaurant chains recruit management trainees from 2- and 4-year college hospitality management programs, which require internships and real-life experience to graduate.

Culinary Arts Pathway

Introduction to Culinary Arts (Level 1)
Culinary Arts I (Level 2)
Culinary Arts II (Level 3)

Introduction to Culinary Arts (Level 1)
Course Description:
Introduction to Culinary Arts is the foundational course designed to introduce students to fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods in Culinary Arts where laboratory practice will parallel class work. Fundamental techniques, skills, and terminology are covered and mastered with an emphasis on basic kitchen and dining room safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance and operation procedures. The course also provides an overview of the professionalism in the culinary industry and career opportunities leading into a career pathway to Culinary Arts.

Culinary Arts I  (Level 2)
Course Description:
As the second course in the Culinary Arts Career Pathway, the prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Culinary Arts. Culinary Arts I is designed to create a complete foundation and understanding of Culinary Arts leading to postsecondary education or a food-service career. This fundamentals course begins to involve in-depth knowledge and hands-on skill mastery of culinary arts.
The prerequisite for this course is Introduction to Culinary Arts.

Culinary Arts II (Level 3)
Course Description:
As the third course in the Culinary Arts Pathway, the prerequisite for this course is Culinary Arts I. Culinary Arts II is an advanced and rigorous in-depth course designed for the student who is continuing in the Culinary Arts Pathway and wishes to continue their education at the postsecondary level or enter the food-service industry as a proficient and well-rounded individual. Strong importance is given to refining hands-on production of the classic fundamentals in the commercial kitchen.
The prerequisite for this course is Culinary Arts I. After mastery of the standards in this course, students should be prepared to take the end of pathway assessment in this career area.

Related Pathway Occupations:

Bakers

Baristas

Chefs

Cooks

Food Service Managers

Meeting, Convention & Event

Planners

Waiters & Waitresses


Other Related Human Services

Sciences Occupations:

Lodging Managers

Food Prep Workers

First-Line Supervisors of Food Prep and Serving Workers


Average Annual
Salary Range

$25,000 - $48,000



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