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Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program at CTC of Lackawanna County consists of a series of planned courses designed to provide students with skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for mid-level, middle-management employment and post-secondary training in food-related careers.
Many young people work as chefs, cooks, and other kitchens/ restaurants and front-of-the-house workers, over 20% are between the ages of 16 and 19 years old. Culinary Arts workers handle, prepare, cook, and serve food in a customer-orientated business. Working conditions may vary depending on the establishment and the type and quantity of food prepared. The work is time-managed, the environment is often hot, and working under pressure is the norm. Working hours vary, dictated by the type of establishment, with long irregular hours including holidays and weekends. Again, emphasis is placed upon an environment where the work is often fast-paced and time-managed since the product is perishable.
All courses integrate safety, leadership, employability skills, mathematics, and science instruction wherever applicable. The instruction and on-the-job training will be conducted in a fully equipped cafeteria and restaurant at the school. Students will learn how to order, receive, store, prepare, manage and serve food and beverages along with measuring, mixing, and proportioning using various utensils, tools, and equipment. Courses employ guidelines for safety and sanitation according to HAACP, ServSafe and OSHA standards as set forth by the state of Pennsylvania and as adopted by accredited culinary schools such as the Culinary Institute of America, Johnson and Wales, Penn College, and the American Culinary Federation. Students are assessed by teacher-made rubrics, projects, tests, quizzes, and participation in school and out-of-school activities.
Upon completion of the culinary arts program, students have the qualifications to start a career in a culinary arts establishment. Students are also actively recruited for further culinary education in two or four-year post-secondary programs. For students that are willing to learn and work, there are countless opportunities for employment and advancement in the culinary arts industry.Topics of Study:Safety Procedures Cheese Preparation Sanitation Procedures Vegetable and Fruit Preparation Knowledge of the Food Industry Salads, Fruits & Salad Dressings Purchasing, Receiving & Storage Procedures Food Seasoning Skill in Garde Mangre' Stocks, Soups & Sauce Preparation Use & Care of Cutting Tools & Utensils Identifying & Cooking Poultry & Seafood Use & Care of Mechanical Food Preparation Equipment Skills in Basic Baking Practices Standardized Recipes Plan and Cost Menus Knowledge of Nutrition Institutional Food Service Procedures Breakfast Food Preparation "Front-of-the-House" Operations Knowledge of Beverages Dining Room Services Pasta & Rice Preparation Personal Computer Skills
Post-Secondary Options:
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Degree, Food and Hospitality Mgmt/Culinary Arts
Luzerne County Community College
Degree, Restaurant and Hospitality Mgmt/Culinary Arts
Keystone College
Degree, General Education
Johnson and Whales University
Degree, Restaurant and Hospitality Mgmt/Culinary Arts
Lincoln Tech
Culinary Arts Certificate
Lackawanna CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management
Culinary Institute of America
Degree, Restaurant and Hospitality Mgmt/Culinary Arts
ACF (American Culinary Federation)
Apprenticeship ProgramMilitary
Co-Op Opportunities:
Aramark, Scranton University
McDonald's
Burger King
Chartwell’s, Marywood University
Vincenzo’s Pizzeria, West Scranton
Mohegan Sun Casino
Career Opportunities:Butchers and meat cutters
Institutional/Private Bakers
Caterer
Food Production Manager
Kitchen Supervisor
Nutritionist
Dietician
Restaurant Manager
Chef
Waiter/Waitress
Sous Chef
Kitchen Helper
Food Preparation and Production Assistant
Storeroom Manager
Banquet Manager
Inventory Controller
Product Development
Advertising and Research
Dining Room Management
Host