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Culinary Arts (AFC)

Program Description

The Culinary Arts program is proud of it's 100% accreditation through the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) from 2017 through 2020, assuring that the program meets a minimum of standards and competencies to prepare students for successful careers in the food and beverage and hotel & restaurant management. Students may earn industry certification and credit toward becoming a Certified Culinarian (CC) or a Certified Pastry Culinarian (CPC).

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Culinary Arts students will develop a variety of skills relating to food service, including services by restaurants, catering and institutional food providers and other recreational and entertainment venues. Classroom and on-the-job experiences include laboratory, theory, community and shop work as they relate to planning, selecting, purchasing, preserving, preparing and serving food. An emphasis on culinary nutrition will enable students to create successful menus as culinary professionals. Commercial kitchen management, food safety and sanitation, food preparation and presentation will be emphasized.

What high schools offer the program?

North Point High School

When do students apply?

Students apply in 8th grade.

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