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Culinary Arts

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Overview

Students in the Culinary Arts program will learn to chop, filet, and create exciting cuisine every day as they experience the fast-paced culinary industry. Students gain valuable restaurant experience by cooking for the student-run Spartan Inn and providing food for large groups and events. The curriculum also includes popular units about baking breads, cakes, and pies, which gives students the leeway to experiment with confections and chocolate. In addition, this program covers other industry essentials, such as food safety.

Possible Certifications

  • ServSafe Manager Food Safety Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification

  • S/P2 Culinary

  • Workplace Safety 

  • Building a Resume

  • Interview Skills for Culinary Students 

  • Ethics & You in the Culinary Industry

  • Running Successful Team Meetings

Career Opportunities

Below are the potential job opportunities for students graduating from this program. Foundational careers are those that can usually be obtained immediately after high school with the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech. Technical careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech plus a two-year associates degree. Professional careers typically require the industry-recognized certifications earned at York Tech and a four-year college degree (or more).


  • Foundational Careers

    • Line Cook

    • Fast Food Cook

    • Pizza Maker

    • Cafeteria Cook

    • Dietary Cook

    • Banquet Cook

    • Back Line Cook

    • Deli Cook

    • Barista

    • Server/Flight & Train Server

    • Cafeteria & Hospital Server

    • Kitchen Team Member/Busser/Food Runner

    • Prep Cook

    • Baker/Cake Decorator

    • Butcher/Meat Specialist

  • Technical Careers

    • Restaurant/Bakery Manager

    • Health Inspector

    • Food Science Technician

    • Food Stylist

    • Food Photographer

    • Dietetic & Nutrition Technician

    • Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef

    • Cafeteria Manager/Dining Services Director

    • Personal/Private Chef

    • Recipe Developer

  • Professional Careers

    • Registered Dietitian

    • Chef De Cuisine/Executive Chef/Executive Pastry Chef

    • Catering Director/Event Coordinator

    • Research & Development Chef

    • Food & Beverage Director/Manager

    • Career & Technical Education Instructor

    • Purchasing Agent

    • Culinary Consultant

    • Food Sales Representative

    • Commercial Kitchen and Restaurant Designer

    • Food Critic/Food Blogger

    • Restaurant Owner

What to Expect

This is a standalone program that does not rotate with any other programs. Students accepted into it will take Culinary Arts courses during all four years at York Tech, with the exception being students who participate in a co-op opportunity during their senior year.

Uniform

Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform at all times. While in their shop classes, they must wear the uniform designated by the program instructor. At all other times, students may wear their shop uniform OR York Tech apparel, which is sold through the School Store and the Fan Shop. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code. 


The specific uniform requirements for Culinary Arts can be viewed below. All items that are hyperlinked must be purchased from the online store associated with the link. Items not hyperlinked may be purchased from any retailer, unless noted otherwise.


Required Items


Optional Items


*Some items sold in the Fan Shop, such as hats, may not be worn during school. Please review the Student Handbook for a full explanation of the dress code.

How to Apply

More information about how to submit an application for York Tech's full-time high school programs can be found on the full-time admissions web page.

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