Hospitality & Food Production

Students in Hospitality and Food Production CTE learn life skills that could translate into a rewarding career in food services.

Courses Offered

Level 1 (grades 9-12)
Level 2 (grades 10-12)

Level 1 (grades 9-12)

Culinary Essentials I

Semester course

Culinary Essentials I is designed to introduce students to a variety of culinary skills and food preparation. Through instruction and culinary lab practice, this class will provide an opportunity for students to learn food preparation and demonstrate food safety. Some topics include introductory culinary skills and preparation of items such as quick breads, yeast breads and eggs, as well as meal and menu planning, nutrition and foodborne illnesses. Students will be able to:

Demonstrate the correct procedures and techniques in introductory culinary labs.
Analyze nutritional guidelines and plan menus that are nutritionally balanced.
Demonstrate food safety standards.

Level 2 (grades 10-12)

Baking and Pastry

Full-year course

Prerequisite is Culinary Nutrition or Catering and Culinary Essentials

Baking and Pastry is intended for students who have an interest in pursuing a career in the hospitality and culinary industry. Combining advanced food science, restaurant management, food preparation techniques and real-world internship opportunities, students learn to develop their culinary skills and food knowledge to become sought-after employees by local food service businesses.

FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a CTE student organization that functions as an integral part of the family and consumer sciences education curriculum and operates within the school system. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in families, careers and communities by addressing important personal, work and societal issues. Through participation in competitive events, becoming involved in community service opportunities, student leadership and attending leadership conferences, members develop real-world skills, explore career pathways and become college- and career-ready.

Industry Partners

Britney Turk
The Dessert Stand

Tim Padgett
Chick-fil-A