Culinary Arts
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
Potential Career Opportunities
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
Shop classes
Black or brown closed-toe shoes (must be slip resistant)
Academic classes
Shop uniform, York Tech apparel, or Fan Shop apparel*
Pants or trousers
Optional Items
Clear or mesh backpack
*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.