Culinary Arts

Course Details

Subject

Career and Technical Education

Approvals

UC

Grade Levels

High School

Credits

1

Pre–Requisites

None

Course Length

Full Year: Full year courses are two semesters in length, 18 weeks maximum each. For full year enrollments, students will be enrolled in Semester 1 initially and Semester 2 after completion of Semester 1.

Semester 1: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Semester 2: Courses have a maximum duration of 18 weeks per semester.

Required Materials

Culinary Arts is a two-semester course that is intended to help students gain an understanding of the history and development of the culinary arts as well as practical skills for careers in the culinary industry. This course covers the basics of nutrition, health, safety, and sanitation and the basic science principles used in cooking. Students will be exposed to the culinary skills required to make a variety of food items. Additionally, students will become familiar with menu planning, food presentation, different service styles, and kitchen management skills. This course is based on Career and Technical Education (CTE) standards designed to help students prepare for entry into a wide range of careers in the culinary industry.