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Career & Technical Education
Culinary Arts
Program Description
Students will learn how to use commercial equipment, purchase food, plan menus, provide banquet buffet service, management, cooking, bake, and sanitation techniques, and may be eligible to receive sanitation certification. Career opportunities include dining room management or supervisor, food service management or supervisor, food service manager, purchasing agent, proprietor, host/hostess, consultant, dietitian, caterer, or cook/chef. This program is certified by the American Culinary Federation Foundation (ACF).
Completer Courses
- Honors Culinary Arts 1
- Honors Culinary Arts 2
Schools Offering Completer
- CAT North
- CAT South
Potential Certifications
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification
- Food Manager
- Food Handler
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
- Certified Fundamental Cook
Articulated/Proficiency Credit
Anne Arundel Community College (AACC)
- HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation (1 credit)
- HRM 111 - Introduction to Hospitality Industry (3 credits)
- HRM 121 - Introduction to Cooking (3 credits)
Career Opportunities upon Program Completion
- Cook, Restaurant ($27,850 - $45,570)
- Private Chef ($24,950 - $92,030)
- Food Service Supervisor ($29,820 - $62,340)
- Caterer ($30,225 - $70,062)
Career Opportunities with Additional Education and Training
- Food and Beverage Director ($67,443 - $140,110)
- Food Editor ($51,324 - $87,252)
- Head Chef ($57,410 - $87,950)
- Food Service Manager ($49,300 - $104,760)
- Event Planner ($36,360 - $95,620)
- Restaurant Owner
Interested?
See your School Counselor for more information!
