The Pre-Culinary Arts Career Academy is designed for students to pursue a career in any field related to the culinary industry. Students participate in a progressive three-year curriculum created to prepare students for entry into secondary career academies.

Courses:

6th Grade Culinary Careers I
During the school year, students will become chefs and will learn to cook for themselves. While creating delicious food, they will learn:

• The functions of various kitchen tools and equipment
• Dining etiquette
• Sanitization procedures for cookware and eating utensils

7th Grade Culinary Careers II
The second year, chefs will transition from cooking for themselves to cooking for an entire family. They will also learn:

• How to follow a recipe
• Math, recipe conversions and preparing shopping lists
• Food safety and sanitation procedures
• Nutrition

8th Grade Culinary Careers III
Chefs will apply their knowledge of cooking to a commercial setting. They will:

• Follow large volume recipes
• Budget for banquets
• Prepare shopping lists
• Learn functions of commercial kitchen equipment
• Design a restaurant menu and kitchen layout

For more information, please contact:
Juanita Deal, Choice Program Coordinator
(561) 745-7216
Best contact method/Email: Juanita Deal