Summary:
- Culinary Arts is open to all juniors and seniors.
- Students in this program will be exposed to a variety of careers within the culinary arts and food preparation field.
- By actual participation, students will become familiar with the workings of modern kitchens while preparing foods of various types.
- This training will prepare them for future employment in both preparation and serving.
- This program will also qualify students for acceptance at post-secondary schools specializing in training necessary to become certified master chefs, restaurant managers, restaurant owners, or to become instructors of culinary arts trades.
- New York ProStart Program is available.

Objectives:
- To develop the skills needed in operating food equipment efficiently and safely; handling of foods, storage, cooking techniques and proper safe temperatures.
- To have students prepare food in hygienic and sanitary manner, working with Board of Health regulations.
- To familiarize students with various techniques used in food preparation for occasions such as buffets, weddings, formal dinners, short order cooking, fast food operations and takeout services.
- To aid students in developing the initiative and confidence that is needed to succeed in the food service trades, and the styles of foods that people want today such as: low fat, low cholesterol, high nutrition value.
- To stress the importance of working in harmony with other students, working in a professional manner and time management.
- To develop job seeking abilities necessary to succeed in the working world.

Orleans/Niagara BOCES

Culinary Arts