Start your path to a successful career in food and hospitality. 

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Are you someone who loves food, creativity in the kitchen, and a desire to work with others to deliver a fabulous gastronomic experience? Do you want a career that offers stability, endless opportunities, and unlimited potential? If so, then our culinary arts program is for you!​

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With a curriculum driven by operation of the Glass Onion Eatery, this class is a real-world introduction to all aspects of the food service industry. This program emphasizes hands-on training from day one. You'll work in a real commercial kitchen, gaining practical experience as a critical employee in the Glass Onion Eatery, where you'll understand every function that contributes to a functional restaurant.

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In the first semester of this year-long program, students learn basic cooking skills such as soups, sauces, entrees, breads, and desserts. Field trips, school-to-work opportunities, and experiences in dining room service, catering, cashiering, and hosting are included.

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In semester two, students gain further experience in menu planning, costing, kitchen management, and off-campus catering with an emphasis on customized curriculum. In-depth work experience in area businesses is available to qualified students. Students may also choose to compete at a high level at SkillsUSA.

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GRADES 11-12 | FULL DAY | 240 MINUTES DAILY