The
Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts program provides training in preparing,
storing and serving food; and using and maintaining commercial food
preparation equipment to prepare students for employment as restaurant
cooks. Laboratory activities provide practical experiences in using industry
standards and sanitation procedures, and creating a variety of specialty and
foreign dishes.
This program articulates with Johnson and Wales University.
A three-year apprenticeship training program for cooks is also available.
The program is sponsored by the American Culinary Federation (ACF). For more
information and specific entrance requirements, call (941) 924-1365 x62438.
COURSES:
Bakery Goods and Dessert Preparation
Dining Room Operations
Employability Skills
Fruit, Vegetable, Dairy & Egg Preparation
Housekeeping/Equipment Operation
Proficiency in Customer Relations
Salad, Buffet Food Preparation
Soup, Sauce, Meat, Poultry & Fish Prep
Understanding Entrepreneurship
Adult students…
PROGRAM LENGTH: The program is approximately 13 months or 1500
hours long. Classes meet Monday through Friday from 7:25 am to 1:55 pm.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Student's competency in math, language, and
reading is pre-assessed. Required basic skills grade levels are: Reading-9;
Math-9; & Language-9.
ENTRANCE DATES: This program is open for enrollment
four times a
year, beginning each Quarter. (Click
here for dates.)
HOW TO REGISTER: Call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
High school students…
PROGRAM LENGTH: Students attend morning (7:25 to 10:10 am) or
afternoon (10:50 am to 1:30 pm) sessions for 1 – 2 years as juniors and/or
seniors.
ENTRANCE DATES: This is a two-year program for high school
students. Seniors may enter and complete a one-year program. Students can
earn up to 4 credits per year towards graduation.
Classes meet Monday through Friday on a half-day basis. Students may
choose to attend morning (7:25 – 10:15 am) or afternoon (10:50 to 1:30 pm)
sessions.
HOW TO REGISTER: Contact your high school’s guidance counselor or
call an SCTI counselor at (941) 924-1365 x62286.
"I have a passion for cooking. My instructors are really helpful and kind. After high school I am going to Johnson and Wales University."
The
Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts program provides training in preparing,
storing and serving food; and using and maintaining commercial food
preparation equipment to prepare students for employment as restaurant
cooks. Laboratory activities provide practical experiences in using industry
standards and sanitation procedures, and creating a variety of specialty and
foreign dishes.
"I have a passion for cooking. My instructors are really helpful and kind. After high school I am going to Johnson and Wales University."
