Culinary Arts
CULINARY (FOODS)
The FCHS Culinary Arts Program allows students to prepare food in a professional kitchen setting. Students develop an appreciation for the nature of food, nutrition and health, management, safety, sanitation and equipment, preparation of food, presentation and service, consumerism/food selection, multicultural aspects of food, and food ecology.
- At every level, food prepared by students will be sold in our full-service cafeteria and students will be expected to be placed on a schedule to work some lunch hours.
Culinary 10 (5 credits)
- Introduction to Foods provides students with the opportunity to prepare food in an industrial kitchen setting and explore the fundamentals of professional cooking. Foods focus on combining theory and hands-on learning. At the introductory level, students will be able to fully demonstrate proper safety and sanitation, have a basic understanding of kitchen math, and know how to utilize kitchen equipment.
Culinary 20 (3 or 5 credits)
Prerequisite: Culinary 10
- This intermediate food course builds upon basic skills and knowledge of cooking and provides a comprehensive exploration of cooking skills. Students will focus on working on the production line to prepare recipes in the professional environment for the cafeteria and school community. Recipes prepared will focus on various cold foods, soups and sauces, meat products, as well as cake and pastries.
- Three credit option available for students in good credit standing
Culinary 30 (3 or 5 credits)
Prerequisite: Culinary 10 – Recommended Culinary 20
- This senior-level food course builds upon basic skills and knowledge that may lead to a career in culinary. Students will focus on working on the production line to prepare recipes in the professional environment for the cafeteria and school community. Recipes prepared will focus on foods for various life stages, international cuisine, advanced soups and sauces, advanced meat cookery, and yeast products.
- Exceptional students can compete in Skills Canada competitions.
- Three credit option available for students in good credit standing
Please contact Mrs. Belyea for more information regarding Culinary Arts.