CULINARY ARTS

Holly Schneider
​hschneider@lexington.k12.mo.us
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The focus of study in culinary arts is food service terminology, equipment identification and use, knife skills, and basic food preparation. This class is designed to prepare students to create restaurant quality meals. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for entry-level positions in full-service restaurants or hotels and continued education in a culinary program at the Post Secondary level.

Culinary Arts is a 2 year program offering up to four credit hours per year for juniors and seniors.

Highlights

• Brand new state-of-the-art kitchen
• Industrial kitchen supplies and appliances
• Full service meal prep area for catering and serving
• Cutlery

Certificates:

• ServSafe food hanlders- juniors
  
• ServSafe Management- seniors​
  

In this program you will learn:

• Demonstration of knowledge of hospitality industry
• Practice appropriate sanitation & safety procedures
• Demonstrate proper table settings & service techniques
• Demonstrate knowledge of good nutritional standards
• Read & follow multi-step recipe

Employment Opportunities and Salaries:

• Chef - $53,380
• Food Service Manager - $56,590
• Restaurant Manager - $68,860

 
*Data taken from the National Occupational Handbook 2020