• What is it?

    This American Culinary Federation (ACF) designed
    secondary education program prepares students for
    employment in the hospitality industry, the largest
    industry in America today. Instruction includes theory and
    applications related to: food preparation, food
    management, food science, menu and banquet planning,
    food and beverage purchasing, quality control, cost
    analysis, commercial baking and pastry, catering, chef
    preparation, institutional foods, meat cutting, cooking
    methods, nutrition, dining room services, safety, and
    sanitation.

    What will I do?

    Students learn the safe and proper use of hand
    and mechanical kitchen appliances, stoves, and
    ovens related to the industry. Practical experience
    is a major part of the course through the operation and
    management of a fully operational restaurant and
    catered banquet affairs. Hands-on instruction includes
    food preparation techniques required in a variety of food
    service establishments.

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    Restaurant Owner/Manager
    Executive Chef
    Food & Beverage Director
    Dietitian
    Food Specialist
    Banquet Chef
    Health Inspector
    Meat Cutter
    Saucier
    Chef Steward
    Baker
    Pastry Chef


  •  COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

    Bucks County Community College

    Culinary Institute of America

    Delaware Valley University

    Northampton Community College

    Walnut Hill College

    Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

    National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)


    AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    ACF Certified Junior Culinarian

    ACF Secondary Culinary Graduate

    ServSafe/Manager Food Safety


    PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

    Basic computer skills

    Effective written and oral communication skills

    Good interpersonal skills

    Mathematics fundamentals

    Read and interpret technical material at grade level