Culinary Arts

Spice Up Your Career Outlook by Mixing Ingredients and Imagination

Three students in chef's hats and aprons prepare food at a large steel prep table, with many cooking tools and pots hanging overhead and on the table.
Turn your passion for food into a rewarding career in the culinary industry. Gain hands-on experience in professional kitchen environments while developing skills in food preparation, nutrition, menu planning, baking, catering and food service operations. Learn the fundamentals of dining service and restaurant management, with an emphasis on industry standards, safety, teamwork, and customer service. Explore a wide range of career pathways in culinary arts, hospitality, and food service while building the knowledge and technical skills needed for success in a dynamic and growing industry.

What You Can Learn

Units of Study

  • Intro to Food Service Industry
  • Sanitation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Kitchen Essentials
  • Management Essentials
  • Business Communication
  • Stocks, Sauces, and Soups
  • Fruits and Vegetables
  • Potatoes and Grains
  • Service to Customers
  • Career Exploration
  • ServSafe
  • Nutrition
  • Cost Control
  • Purchasing and Inventory
  • Sustainability
  • Breakfast Food and Sandwiches
  • Salads and Garnishing
  • Baked Goods
  • Meats, Poultry, and Seafood
  • Marketing
  • Cakes and Breads
  • Desserts
  • Plating and Garnishing

What You Can Earn

Available High School Academic Credits
At district request, students may earn:
  • English
  • Science
Licensing/Industry-Based Certifications
Students have opportunities to earn:
  • ProStart Certification
  • ServeSafe Food Handler and Manager Certification
Work-Based Learning
  • School-Based Learning
  • Educational Tours
  • Guest Speakers
  • Career Fair
  • Job Shadow
  • Co-op

Where You Can Go

Career Opportunities
Minimal Requirement Beyond CTE
  • Cook
Additional Education and/or Experience
  • Chef
  • Restaurant Owner
  • Hospitality Manager
Postsecondary Pathways
Dual Enrollment
  • Monroe Community College
    • Fundamentals of Food Prep (FSA103)
    • Menu Planning (FSA107)
Articulation Agreements
  • Alfred State
  • Monroe Community College
  • New York State ProStart
  • Niagara County Community College
  • Sullivan University
  • SUNY Morrisville
Intro Video

Getting Started

Meet with your school counselor to discuss how Career & Technical Education at WEMOCO can benefit your career development. Your counselor can help you begin the enrollment process.