Culinary Arts Academy
For more information, feel free to contact the Academy teacher: Chef Spann
UHS Culinary Arts Academy…Training the Generation of Chefs!
Culinary Arts Academy Overview:
The purpose of the Culinary Arts Academy is create an appreciation for all things food and drink by spreading knowledge about food through teaching and exploring the different aspects of Culinary Arts. To inspire others to achieve their culinary dreams and to be involved in our community by participating in school related activities (football concessions, team meals, appreciation/awards banquets, night school meals, special school events) offsite caterings (weddings) and many large community events (Umatilla Museum BBQ, Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire, and the Mt Dora Blueberry Festival).
The goal of our Culinary Arts Academy is to improve the future careers of all students. Culinary students will have an opportunity to learn solid business habits, practice the soft skills of interpersonal communication, exposure to profit driven accounting, and gain valuable real world entrepreneurship experiences that will benefit them post-graduation in technical education, college and throughout their future careers with the life skills they learn in Culinary Arts.
The operational mission is for Culinary Arts students to successfully run the Bulldog Bistro, create, prepare and market unique products, explore food science as well as cater on and off campus banquets and special events. We do these activities to exceed the learning standards of the District and the State of Florida, to provide the best possible dining experiences for the UHS Community, to fund student trips and learning opportunities, and to maintain and expand our kitchen and dining facility.
Culinary students not only practice food safety and sanitation; but also, are tested on their knowledge with two industry certification exams. ServSafe and National Registry. Both exams are Manager exams and recognized in the industry, valid for 5 years. One exam focuses on the Food Safety Protection and the other Food Safety, with real life experiences. If the student receives two industry certifications, they earn the CAPE Gold Seal Scholarship upon successful high school graduation!
Culinary Courses Offered:
Culinary 1:
Culinary 2:
Culinary 3:
Standards
After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Culinary Arts 1
01.0 Recognize and identify career and employment opportunities.
02.0 Demonstrate and incorporate workplace safety procedures.
03.0 Demonstrate workplace communication skills.
04.0 Use and care for commercial tools and equipment.
05.0 Demonstrate basic kitchen essentials.
06.0 Identify soups, stocks and sauces.
07.0 Understand principles of food science in cooking and baking techniques.
Culinary Arts 2
08.0 Exhibit the ability to follow state mandated guidelines for food safety and service.
09.0 Identify and explain front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house duties.
10.0 Apply principles of food science in cooking techniques.
11.0 Present food and beverage items to meet creativity aspects as well as quality standards.
12.0 Describe and apply the basic principles of nutrition.
13.0 Identify and summarize the various cuisines of the world.
Culinary Arts 3
14.0 Research college and career advancement opportunities in professional cooking and baking.
15.0 Follow food identification, selection, purchasing, receiving, storing and inventory guidelines.
16.0 Practice professional cooking and baking techniques.
17.0 Apply scientific principles in cooking and baking.
18.0 Identify and exhibit management skills.
19.0 Comply with laws and regulations specific to the food service and hospitality industry.
Industry certifications:
Why we get certified:
Student Performance: Studies show individuals who receive certifications are more successful in their current education environment.
College Readiness: Students who earn certifications are better prepared for college. Mastering these skills help them succeed in the rigorous, technology-driven learning environment.
Career Opportunities: Individual who certify open doors to career opportunities by demonstrating verifiable, marketable skills.
Certifications offered:
The ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited.
National Registry of Food Safety Professionals (NRFSP) was developed with the goal of being curriculum independent, industry independent and focused on providing an application oriented examination with questions representing real life experiences.
Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholar
Students earning certain industry certifications that articulate for college credit may qualify for the Bright Futures Gold Seal CAPE Scholarship. For more information on Bright Futures Scholarships, visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm.
Total Certifications passed since 2019:
