South Carroll High – Culinary Arts I – Culinary Basics

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is the introduction to the fundamental concepts and techniques in the profession of culinary arts. It provides hands-on clinical experience through school-based enterprises, giving the students the opportunity to develop the technical skills required in future culinary and baking courses as well as the foodservice industry. Students will be introduced to professional standards of the industry, safety and sanitation procedures, knife skills, including handling and care, cooking processes and procedures, product identification, vocabulary and terminology, industry equipment, recipe costing and quantity adjustments. Students participate in demonstration and group exercise to supplement their development of technical skills and knowledge.