Culinary Arts

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Instructor (s): Steven Fling and Joe Rivera

Total Seats Available: 20 (per section)

Grades: 10-12th (students must be 16 by April 1 of the year enrolled in order to sit for the certification exam)

Description: 

The Culinary pathway at CEC is a learning environment for students interested in gaining skills in different aspects of the culinary industry. This course teaches a curriculum written by the National Restaurant Association called ProStart. This is a two year course for students ages 16 and over offering the ability to obtain a certification for both years. We also offer a certification in safety and sanitation through a nationally known course called ServSafe. Come enjoy learning hands on in a commercial kitchen under the instruction of industry professionals.

Specific Success Criteria

  • Students are required to be 16 and up to qualify for the certification exam. (MUST BE 16 BY APRIL 1ST OF THE YEAR THEY ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM)

  • Students purchase their uniform and should be willing to dress in that uniform daily. . 

  • Students must maintain an 85% attendance in order to sit for the certification exam. 

  • Students must be willing to engage in both group and independent tasks related to the culinary field. 

  • College credit is available for those students that qualify by meeting the minimum competencies required.

Syllabus: Link

Program Length: Four Semesters

Program Times: 

  • AM: 8:20-10:35 AM

  • PM: 1:15-3:30 PM

Related Careers: Restaurant Manager, Chef, Baker, Personal Chef, Hospital Chef. Food Critic, Culinary Instructor

Academic Plan

All courses are, 5 Elective Credits- (unless otherwise noted below)

METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

Semester 1A

Semester 2A

Semester 1B

Semester 2B

CTE Culinary Essentials A

CTE Culinary Essentials B

Prostart 1A

CTE Culinary Arts 1A

Prostart 1B


RST 1550- Food Fundamentals - (5 Elective Credits- Honors)

CTE Culinary Arts 1B

CTE Culinary Arts 2A

Prostart 2A

CTE Culinary Arts 2B

Prostart 2B


RST 2550- Food Preparation Science (5 Elective Credits- Honors)

Industry Certification:

Year 1A

Year 1B

  • Prostart 1

  • Serve Safe Certification

  • Prostart 2

  • Serve Safe Certification

Capstone completion: Achieved in four semesters

For part-time enrollment: speak with your school counselor or CEC Counselor, Email Zachary Williams.