Culinary
The Culinary Arts Program includes sanitation, nutrition, safety, preparation of meats, fish, poultry, soups, potato and vegetable dishes, desserts, cakes, and pastries. Emphasis is placed on presentation, technique, and professionalism.
Graduates of the program may continue their education at colleges offering culinary arts or hotel and restaurant management programs. Students work in our professional grade kitchen facilities and the school’s working Trade Wins restaurant.
Students also have the opportunity to acquire college credits through an articulation agreement with Johnson & Wales University.
Curriculum
Year 1
Introduction to Baking Applications
and Service/Hospitality Concepts
Year 2
Food Preparation and Service Techniques
Year 3
Advanced Food Preparation
and Advanced Dining Room Service
Year 4
Food Service and Hospitality Industry
Classes meet for 3 periods/
2 hours per day, 5 days a week
Average number of new students
accepted per year: 16
Opportunity for professional certifications:
ServSafe Food Production Manager Certificate in their Senior year
Opportunity to earn college credits: YES
Future Careers
Prep/Line Cook/Chef
Caterer
Baker
Restaurant Wait Staff
Restaurant Manager
Hotel/Motel Manager
Banquet Manager
Recent Student Post-Secondary Destinations
Johnson & Wales University
Hudson County Community College
Atlantic Cape May Community College
Raritan Valley Community College
Middlesex County College
The Palace Banquet Hall
Wegmans Food Stores
The Olive Garden
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