Instructor: Janella Bradley
Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts I offers students a comprehensive introduction to the food service industry, equipping them with essential technical skills in food preparation and service. Students will explore fundamental principles of kitchen safety and sanitation, as well as topics such as purchasing, receiving, nutrition, and menu development. The curriculum integrates culinary applications with math, science, and technology, fostering the development of leadership, interpersonal, and career skills. High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) will provide practical experiences in the kitchen lab at PCTC, aligned with students' career aspirations and interests.
Culinary Arts II
In Culinary Arts II, students build upon the skills acquired in Culinary Arts I, preparing for various careers such as chef/cook, baker/pastry assistant, pastry decorator, hospitality worker, dietetic aide/assistant, food demonstrator, and entrepreneur. Cooperative (on-the-job) education may also be available under the guidance of the instructor. Instructors will emphasize essential skills in math, science, and communication as applicable. Culinary Arts II students will advance their hands-on expertise in culinary techniques, gaining a deeper understanding of the food service industry, including kitchen safety, sanitation practices, nutritional principles, and advanced food preparation techniques. High-Quality Work-Based Learning (HQWBL) will continue to offer experiential learning opportunities in the kitchen lab at PCTC, integrated with their coursework and designed to support students’ career goals and interests.
The ServSafe ® program is developed by the National Restaurant Association with the help of food-service industry experts. The certification is good for five years and this national accreditation as a food protection manager offers you acceptance in all 50 states. Students will spend weeks preparing for this exam. Passing is essential to begin preparing food in the kitchen.
Students in the 2024-2025 achieved a 100% pass rate on the ServSafe Exams.