Culinary Arts

• LEVEL I:

  Level I ~ Lab 2 credits ~ Related 1 credit

  • Preparing for a Successful Career
  • Successful Customer Relations
  • Preparing and Serving Safe Food
  • Preventing Accidents and Injuries
  • Kitchen Basics
  • Commercial Food Service Equipment
  • Culinary Nutrition
  • Commercial Bake Shop Applications
  • Dairy, Eggs, and Cheese Cookery
  • Salads, Cold Platters, and Appetizers
  • Ethnic Cuisine

  LEVEL II:

  Level II ~ Lab 2 credits~ Related 1 credit

  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Career Exploration
  • The Art of Service and Customer Communications
  • Desserts and Baked Goods
  • Marketing and the Menu
  • Purchasing and Inventory Control
  • Meats, Poultry, and Seafood
  • Cereals, Rice, and Pasta
  • Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
  • Hot and Cold Sandwich Preparation
  • Food Production and Costing
  • Management Principles
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Career Portfolios

Suggested Courses

• Family & Consumer Science Classes
• Food & Nutrition Classes

Program Completion Incentives

• Career Passport with documented skills
• Prostart/National Certificate of Achievement
• Tech Prep college credit potential
• SERVSAFE Certification

As a Culinary student, you will be a member of the SkillsUSA organization. SkillsUSA is a student-oriented organization designed to expand your citizenship, leadership, teamwork, and employability skills. As a member, you will be encouraged to participate in competitive events at the local, district, state, and national levels in both leadership and occupational skills.

In addition to SkillsUSA at Millstream Career Center, you may participate in many student activities at your home school such as music, sports, and club activities.

Service Opportunities

• Host/Server
• Cashier
• Busser

Production Opportunities

• Line/Prep Cook
• Sous/Pastry Chef
• Pantry Chef

Management Opportunities

• Executive/Research Chef
• Food Service/Catering Director
• Dietitian
• KitchenManager

School-Based Work Opportunities

Students in the Culinary Arts program gain practical experience planning, preparing, and providing customer service, several days a week in our student-operated restaurant, “The Cafe @ Millstream” as well as school and community catering opportunities.

Salary Information

Salary varies with the employer’s location, specialty, and type of restaurant or hotel. Nationally, the median wage for chefs is $23.30 per hour. Chefs generally earn higher wages than cooks. 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2018