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Culinary Arts

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Culinary Arts is a two-year program designed to train students in various food preparation techniques, the use of industrial kitchen equipment and utensils, and restaurant service management. Students work together to run the Sword and Shield Restaurant located at Normandy High School. Other skills covered include recipe conversions, menu planning, large scale catering, and banquet service set-up and preparation.

View the Normandy Sword and Shield Restaurant menu and order online at http://normandyswordandshield.weebly.com/

Culinary Arts

Location

Normandy High School
Credits
  • Junior Year - 4
  • Senior Year - 4
Personal Qualities

Students need to be self-motivated and have a passion for the food service industry. Students also need to enjoy working with others and succeeding under pressure.
Post-Secondary
  • Associated in Food Service/Restaurant Management
  • Continue on to a Bachelor's Degree
College Credit

Available college credit awarded upon meeting articulation agreements
Competitions
  • Ohio Culinary Invitational
  • Affair With Pork
  • Prostart Ohio Invitational
  • FCCLA Ohio Invitational
Certifications
  • ServSafe
  • Prostart Certification of Achievement
Community Service

The Sword and Shield Restaurant
Student Organizations
  • National Restaurant Association
  • Ohio ProStart
Equipment Used
  • POS System
  • Commercial Grade Restaurant Equipment
Teacher Contact Information

Iann Johnson: Senior Instructor
johnsoni@parmacityschools.org

Christie Gibbons: Junior Instructor
gibbonsc@parmacityschools.org