Heritage High School – Culinary Arts II

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is a unique advanced culinary arts that provides hands-on opportunities for students to participate in a real commercial kitchen setting. Culinary Arts II integrates academic and career and technical education; provides more interdisciplinary instruction; and supports strong partnerships among schools, businesses, and community institutions with the goal of preparing students with a variety of skills in a fast-changing workplace. Students are taught employability skills, which include job-specific skills applicable to their training plan, job interview techniques, communication skills, financial and budget activities, human relations, and portfolio development. Advanced Culinary Arts is relevant and rigorous, supports student application of academic standards, and effectively prepares students for college and career success. This course offers hands-on experience and instruction in both Front of the House and Back of the House, restaurant operations, as well as catering opportunities. Students must be able to stand for long periods of time, as well as pick up/lift 10 pounds. Students need to grasp Algebra. Students are encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricula organizations.