High School Diploma

• Youth Recreation Leader• Hotel Guest Services• Food Preparation Worker• Food and Beverage Wait

Staff• Dietary Aide• Food Product Tester• Quality Control Technician• Line Cook• Food Expediter• Bakery Helper• Camp Counselor• Recreation Leader• Spa Attendant• Front Desk Worker

AA, AS Degree or Certificate

• Food Inspector• Dietetic Technician• Food Production Chemist• Food and Beverage

Director• Food Service Manager• Food Designer• Social Director• Tour Guide/Manager• Hotel Concierge• Convention Planner• Chef/Cook/Baker• Caterer• Travel Agent• Concert Promoter• Event/Wedding Planner• Flight Attendant• Club Manager

BS, BA or Post-Graduate Degree

• Registered Dietician• Food Technologist• Food Product Developer• Sous/Executive Chef• Food and Beverage Analyst• Food Service Director• Food Stylist• Visitor & Convention

Bureau Director• Registered Dietician• Non-Profit Association• Museum Director/Curator• Club/Resort/Hotel Manager• Theme Park Director• Convention Coordinator• Travel Company

Culinary PathwayELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL

OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

FUTURE CAREER OPTIONS

The Culinary Arts Pathway for EGHS consists of three classes: Work Readiness and Careers (Introductory), Introduction to Culinary Arts and World Cuisines (Concentrator) and Advanced Culinary Arts (Capstone). Students in this pathway learn foundational culinary skills and explore international food culture and equipment. The pathway also focuses on career exploration and provides additional exposure to industry professionals.

Graduates will be highly proficient or knowledgeable in the following: Knife Skills, Safety & Sanitation, Food Preparation Information and Skills and Industry/Workplace expectations. Additionally, students will explore the creative and artistic aspects of food creation and presentation.

• Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce• Mulvaney’s B & L• Sacramento Hyatt• Food Literacy Center• Sac City Eats• Jr. Chef Cental• CORAS• California Restaurant Association• Passmore Ranch• Cooke’s Cutlery• Produce Express• Service Master

PATHWAY BENEFITS• Can lead a student into a career

path that has a wide variety of in-demand career options and educational opportunities.

• Practice skills that will help students be successful in any workplace nvironment.

• Earn concurrent units at American River College.

• Earn the Efoodhandlers certification for employment in the culinary profession.

• Hands-on practice using high quality ingredients and equipment.

• Access to culinary professionals, guest speakers, field trips and competitions.

NON-DISCRIMINATION and ACCESS POLICIES | District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, including harassment, intimidation and bullying based on a student’s actual or perceived disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy applies to all acts related to school activity or school attendance occurring within a school under the jurisdiction of the District Superintendent. The Elk Grove Unified School District welcomes those with disabilities to participate fully in the programs, services, and activities offered to students, parents, guardians and members of the public. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in any program, service or activity offered to you, please contact the Career Technical Education Department at 916-686-7709 at least 48 hours before the scheduled event so that we may make every reasonable effort to accommodate you. Government Code: Section 54953.2; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 202 (42 U.S.C. Section 12132.)

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Culinary PathwayIndustry Sector: Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation | Pathway: Food Service Hospitality

Elk Grove High School Culinary AcademyEmail: EGHSCulinary@egusd.netWeb: EGUSDExplore.com

SAMPLE CAREER-THEMED COURSES

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES CERTIFICATES & DUAL CREDIT

CONTACT INFORMATION

Application Requirements

All students may enroll in Focus on College and Career (Get Focused...Stay Focused). For Advanced Culinary Arts, students must complete Introduction to Culinary Arts and World Cuisines.

Contact your school counselor for more information on enrollement.

• Introduction to Culinary Arts and World Cuisines: Chef Knife Practice and Test

• 3-Course Meal Project• International Hot Dog Competition• Advanced Culinary Arts:

College and Career Field Trip• Cake Decorating Competition• Panini Potluck• Catering Project

• EFood Handlers Certification on Food Safety and Sanitation (efoodhandlers.com)

• Articulation with American River College and Sacramento State University (Pending)

SBACELAGPA

GraduationRate

A-GCompletionAttendance

3.25

2.7597%

75%

98%95%

59%

83%

69%

51%

Academy

Academy

Non-academy

Non-academy

ACADEMY VS. NON-ACADEMY DATA (DISTRICT-WIDE)

* The sample program of study outlined below lists academy-specific courses and does not include the full list of graduation requirements in writing, math, VAPA, WL, etc. These courses are subject to change based upon industry trends.

Career-Themed Course(s)9thGrade

Focus on College and Career (Get Focused...Stay Focused): This course teaches students a quantifiable decision-making process that will help them envision and plan for a future that is productive, achievable, and stimulating. The culmination of this process is the development of an online career and education ten-year plan that can be used for advisory and academic coaching purposes and can be updated as students grow, change, or face transitions. The personalized ten-year plan provides the focus and intrinsic motivation to succeed in college, at work, and in life.

10th-11thGrade

Introduction to Culinary Arts and World Cuisines: This course is designed for the student who is interested in gaining new and challenging knowledge and skills in the culinary field for personal use or with a goal to pursue a career in the culinary field. Students will learn advanced techniques in the areas of baking yeast and quick breads along with sweet and savory pastries, plated desserts, food presentation, working with chocolate and cake fabrication and decorating. This course also explores the food and customs of various world cultures. Emphasis will be on the planning, buying and preparation of foreign and native foods. Food preparation will include the study of herbs, spices, ingredients, cooking techniques and equipment of a variety of world cuisine.

12thGrade

Advanced Culinary Arts: This course is designed for the student who is interested in gaining new and challenging knowledge and skills for personal use or with a goal to pursue a career in the culinary field. Students will learn advanced techniques in the areas of use of herbs and spices, sauce-making, cooking methods (grilling, sautéing, braising, etc.), working with a variety of culinary equipment and food/plate presentation.

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