Culinary Arts Course Description This course is designed to meet the demand for trained workers in the Culinary Arts, food service industry. Students will learn how to prepare food in a professional learning environment that is much like a cooking academy. Practical experience is gained through the application of skills in food preparation, menu planning, serving meals, customer relations, nutrition and sanitation. Students will learn in a well-equipped, modern kitchen and also prepare food for school functions and events. This course includes classroom instruction, practical lab work in a commercial kitchen. Objectives Student Outcomes and Objectives - Students will: Demonstrate basic knife skills as used in a professional kitchen. Be introduced to the Serv Safe system of food safety and sanitation. Be introduced to the "front of the house" and "back of the house" procedures relevant to current industry standards. Be introduced to the preparation of breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Be introduced to food preservation techniques such as canning, dehydrating, freezing, pickling, jams and preserves. Be introduced to baking and pastry making. Demonstrate proficiency in planning and preparing a meal. Learn quantity food preparation through buffets for special events. Study and prepare dishes from various ethnic cuisines of the world, such as France, Italy, China, Thailand, Mexico and various other cuisines as dictated by student interest. Be introduced to careers in the Culinary and Hospitality fields. Compile a professional working portfolio including samples of the student's best work, a resume, personal business cards, a letter of recommendation and a sample job application. Job Titles Food Service Worker, Caterer, Catering Assistant, Baker, Pastry Chef, Assistant Pastry Chef, Chef Assistant, Chef, Food Processing Worker, Food Service Manager Return to the Cloverdale Unified School District Website © 2004-2007 - All Rights Reserved Cloverdale High School 509 N. Cloverdale Blvd. | Cloverdale, CA 95425 | Home | School Information | State Standards | Calendar | |Faculty | Library | Student Pages | Site Map |