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Culinary Arts II

This course explores the food service and culinary arts industries.  Students are introduced to professional cooking, creative catering, baking and artistic food presentations.  Certificates of Mastery are available in individual units.  Students train in kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use, technical skills in pantry, salads, baking, short order, prepping, catering, cashiering, hosting, waiting and bussing.  Students also learn about the hospitality industry and entrepreneurship.  Students participate in the planning, preparation and serving of meals in an on-campus catering business that serves the community.  Students will be placed in internships with a local chef, manager or baker and have a chance for real employment.  Students have the opportunity to compete in Prostart and FHA-HERO events.

 

Employment and Careers: Director, Food Service Caterer Helper Cook Kitchen Supervisor Cafeteria Worker Waiter/Waitress Host/Hostess Short Order Cook Cashier Bus Person Areas of Study: Procedures and terminology Food preparation/handling/nutrition Baking preparation/decoration Catering Beverages Pantry skills Table service Waitperson/host Cashiering Safety and sanitation Equipment use and care Employment readiness

You Can Earn: A Certificate of Proficiency, high school and college credits with Yuba College.

How to Enroll in Culinary Arts II: 

• High School Students:  You need to be at least 16 years old and see your counselor or call ROP at 879-7457.

Fees:  There is no cost for high school students.

Location: Pleasant Valley High School

Duration: This two-semester class meets two hours daily Monday through Friday and begins in the fall.

Please see the ROP Course Schedule for more class information.

For More Information

Contact:
Regional Occupational Program
2491 Carmichael Drive Suite 100, Chico, CA 95928
Phone: (530) 879 - 7457
Fax: (530) 879 - 7458
Email: rop@bcoe.org