Centennial High School – Culinary Arts I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Culinary Arts I is an introductory program of study designed to provide students with a fundamental knowledge of professional food service. Objectives focus on safety and sanitation competencies, manual knife skills, quantity food preparation and storage requirements, weights, measures, conversions, nutrition, menu planning, business math, controlling food costs and workability skills. Additionally, students will gain experience working in a professional kitchen environment while preparing a variety of food products. As students learn about the principles of baking and rudimental cooking techniques, application of cooking methods will be practiced while preparing baked goods and fundamental recipes that include, but are not limited to biscuits, quick breads, cookies, pour batters, pies, breakfast foods, sandwiches, salads and salad dressings, garnishing, fruits and vegetables. Finally, objectives that emphasize building a successful career such as leadership, teamwork, interviewing, evaluation and career exploration will be interwoven throughout the yearly program of study.