Culinary
Arts
Program Description
Whether students are clear about their dream of becoming a chef or they simply want to explore how their skills can find a place in the food world, the Culinary Arts program is for them. Designed to provide foundational culinary skills that help build confidence, competence and capacity to step into a variety of roles in the field.
In this program, students will gain the training and experience needed to gain employment in the food service industry and to pursue a post-secondary education in the culinary arts. Students will work on learning to prepare food by following recipes and instructions, helping build their culinary techniques while working together in teams.
Level I
Culinary I starts with the foundations of kitchen safety and sanitation including knife skills, equipment care, kitchen flow and more. We will prepare classic recipes gaining experience in methods and techniques building the basic cooking and baking skills of a food professional. Students will learn through lecture, lab work and group work to prepare foods that will be served in our Cafe and sampled by students helping them develop a discerning palate along the way. Culinary math, customer service, business management and workplace skills will also play a role in the curriculum.
Level II
In Culinary II, students will deepen their understanding of techniques and principles of cooking and baking while exploring trends in the food service industry. ServSafe guidelines will be highighted and practiced throughout the two years of study with the goal of gaining certification as Food Manager.
By the end of the two-year program the students will be able to use their learned skills plus certifications and have the hands-on practice needed for successful employment within the hospitality and food service professions and/or entrance into postsecondary education in the culinary arts.
For more detailed information go to our Program of Study.
Clubs and Activities
Industry Recognized Credentials
TIER I
ServSafe Food Handlers Certificate
TIER II
ServSafe Food Manager Certificate
Student Testimonials
"The career center is where I found my passion for cooking. I won't forget you guys!!"
Sierra Berrie
23-24
Your Instructor
Lizi Rosenberg
I trained as a chef at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in Cambridge, MA in classical French and Italian cooking in my mid-twenties. Since then, I have held different positions in the culinary field, including chef, sous chef, home-based business owner, corporate caterer, food truck cook, recipe tester/developer, and food educator. Throughout the decades, I have developed an understanding of how to enter, grow and succeed in the ever evolving field of the culinary arts.
My love of the kitchen started when I was working in my mother's catering company as a teenager and have spanned many decades of experience in the food industry. My cross-cultural background as a Latina-Jewish-European woman, grounding my teaching in the flavors and tastes of my childhood.
I have been an educator for the past 20 years, bringing my passion for food, care for students, and love of collaborating with others to my teaching, while also building a safe and nourishing environment for all to grow.
