Family and Consumer Sciences: Culinary Arts I

Assess the impact of the hospitality industry on local and state economies.

Analyze and revise an employability portfolio.

Analyze the effect that career demands have on family life.

Research the roles of individuals engaged in culinary services.

Apply critical and creative thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills in the field.

Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills that enhance working relationships and obtaining jobs.

Use accepted industry terminology and technical information.

Practice grooming and dress requirements of the industry.

Demonstrate knowledge of quality customer service.

Demonstrate table setting and food presentation techniques.

Use computer-based menu systems to create menu layout and design.

Outline steps in establishing an entrepreneurial business such as catering.

Analyze cost and evaluate its relationship to profit.

Explore entrepreneurial opportunities and develop a marketing plan.

Demonstrate use of industry equipment, tools and supplies.

Operate and maintain tools and equipment following safety procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Demonstrate skills in knife, tool and equipment handling.

Demonstrate proper weighing and measuring techniques.

Practice basic safety including first aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) skills.

Demonstrate food handling principles.

Practice inventory procedures including first in/first out concept.

Examine the applicability of convenience food items.

Apply menu-planning principles to develop and modify menus.

Demonstrate a variety of cooking methods.

Prepare various

Prepare various

Prepare various fruits, vegetables, pasta, and breakfast foods.

Prepare canapés, appetizers, hor d’oeuvres, and garde manger.

Evaluate options when using seasonings and flavorings.

Apply principles of food preparation to produce a variety of food products and beverages for quantity cooking for special events.

Apply the fundamentals of baking to a variety of products.

Prepare a variety of gourmet foods including international cuisine.

Assess employment opportunities and preparation requirements.

Demonstrate written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.

Apply time management skills.

Practice and implement HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point) concepts.

Examine opportunities for acquiring industry certifications. 

Utilize activities of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) student organization as an integral component of course content and leadership development.

Apply math, science, English/language arts, and communication skills within technical content.

meats

seafood

poultry

stocks

soups

sauces

gravies