Culinary Arts

Current Classes being offered:

Introduction to Culinary Arts

TSDS PEIMS Code: 13022550 (INCULART)

Grade Placement: 9–10 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: None. Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism.

Introduction to Culinary Arts will emphasize the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling the management of a variety of foodservice operations. The course will provide insight into the operation of a well-run restaurant. Introduction to Culinary Arts will provide insight into food production skills, various levels of industry management, and hospitality skills. This is an entry-level course for students interested in pursuing a career in the foodservice industry. This course is offered as a classroom and laboratory-based course.

Culinary Arts

TSDS PEIMS Code: 13022600 (CULARTS)

Grade Placement: 10–12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: None. Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Hospitality and Tourism and Introduction to Culinary Arts.

Culinary Arts begin with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking and the science of baking and includes management and production skills and techniques. Students can pursue a national sanitation certification or other appropriate industry certifications. This course is offered as a laboratory-based course.

Advanced Culinary Arts

TSDS PEIMS Code: 13022650 (ADCULART)

Grade Placement: 10–12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts. Advanced Culinary Arts will extend content and enhance skills introduced in Culinary Arts by in-depth instruction of industry-driven standards to prepare students for success in higher education, certifications, and/or immediate employment.

Practicum in Culinary Arts

TSDS PEIMS Code: 13022700 (First Time Taken) (PRACCUL1) 13022710 (Second Time Taken) (PRACCUL2)

Grade Placement: 11–12 Credit: 2 Prerequisite: Culinary Arts. Practicum in Culinary Arts is a unique practicum that provides occupationally specific opportunities for students to participate in a learning experience that combines classroom instruction with actual business and industry career experiences.