Culinary Arts and Food Service Program Highlights

There are unlimited career opportunities in the Culinary Arts and Food Service Industry. Guilford County Schools and area food service businesses sponsor the Culinary Arts and Food Service College Tech Program. The purpose of the program is to offer students in grades 9-12 a program of study that will help them prepare for a variety of careers in the culinary arts and food service field. Students learn the basics of food service and hospitality and prepare themselves with the educational and technical background to either secure a good position with promotion opportunities or continue their education through a two or four-year degree program or culinary institute.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Continue your education by pursuing a degree through a two or four-year institution.
• Understand the variety of globally recognized technical certifications available and position yourself to receive them.
• Prepare for a career in a rapidly growing field.
• Prepare to obtain national industry-standard certifications.
• Learn valuable skills through an optional paid apprenticeship program while still in high school.
• Have the option of continuing the apprenticeship program on a full-time basis after high school or part-time while completing a two or four-year degree program.

WHAT IS CULINARY ARTS APPRENTICESHIP?

Apprenticeship combines classroom instruction with on-the-job work experience as students balance theory and study with hands-on interaction using state-of-the-art technology.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE IN THE CULINARY ARTS COLLEGE TECH PREP APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM?

Students who are at least 16 years of age and enrolled in this College Tech Prep course of study have the option of applying for an apprenticeship position. The requirements are:

• Have an interest in the Culinary Arts field.
• Earn and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 with emphasis on the courses leading to Culinary Arts careers.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Enroll in and complete courses listed in the Culinary Arts College Tech Prep course of study.
• Earn a C or better in:
  • Algebra I
  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality I
  • Culinary Arts and Hospitality II
• Complete an application and interview with sponsoring businesses. (Some businesses may require a criminal records check, drug screening and fingerprinting prior to employment.)

WHAT CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CULINARY ARTS INDUSTRY?

• Executive Chef 
• Business Owner
• Pastry Chef 
• Food Distribution
• Sous-Chef 
• Sales and Marketing
• Dietitian 
• Restaurant Manager
• Kitchen Supervisor 
• Catering Manager
• Food & Beverage Director

SCHOLARSHIPS

Students completing a Culinary Arts College Tech Prep course of study are eligible to apply for two years free tuition at GTCC through the GTCC CTP Tuition Assistance Program.

Click here for information about the Culinary Arts and Hospitality program at Guilford Technical Community College

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