CULINARY ARTS

There is no better place than South Carolina to build a career in hospitality.  The state's natural and cultural attractions draw more than 29 million visitors every year.  Culinary Arts students will receive hands-on education in food production, while developing professionalism and proficiency in cooking, cost control, nutrition, and sanitation.  Students will develop not only cooking skills, but also creativity, leadership, and discipline skills. Students will be able to test for valuable ProStart and ServSafe Certifications, and students in the second and third level will have the opportunity to earn college credit through Spartanburg Community College. Students are required to purchase a uniform, which is worn daily. Evening and weekend work is expected of Culinary Arts students.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

 

  • Executive Chef

  • Pastry Chef

  • Sous Chef

  • Line Cook

  • Restaurant Manager

  • Assistant Food and Beverage Manager

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Grades: 10-12 / Approximate Fees: $190 (includes uniform, materials, and ServSafe exam)
Prerequisite: Minimum grade of 70 in 9th grade (or most recent) math


Introduction to Culinary Arts provides students with hands-on training in a professional kitchen.  In this class students will learn basic cooking techniques, knife skills, sanitation, understanding recipes, measurements, and product identification.  Students will be introduced to the many career opportunities that are available in the food service industry. 

 

Culinary Arts I

Grades: 11-12 / Approximate Fees: $70 (includes materials and certification test fee) + $45 tuition for students who choose to pursue dual enrollment
Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Culinary Arts with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval


Culinary Arts I prepares students for gainful employment and/or entry in postsecondary education in the food production and service industry.  In this class, students will expand on the knowledge gained in the introduction class by preparing cuisine from around the world.  Students will also work on management skills and learn what it takes to run an actual restaurant.  Students will have the opportunity to become ServSafe Certified in sanitation, a valuable certification when seeking employment or beginning a postsecondary education in this field. Students who qualify and choose to take this course as dual enrollment may earn 3 hours of college credit in CUL155/Sanitation from Spartanburg Community College.

 

Culinary Arts II

Grades:  11-12 / Approximate Fees: $85 + $45 tuition for students who choose to pursue dual enrollment
Prerequisite:  Completion of Culinary Arts I with minimum grade of 80 or Director approval


Culinary Arts II is the advanced culinary arts class and is for students who are serious about a future career in the food service industry.  In this class students will gain an understanding of how an entire restaurant works, learn recipe development and expand on cuisine from around the world.  Students will also gain a firm understanding of industry standards and how to thrive in the food service industry. Students who qualify and choose to take this course as dual enrollment may earn 3 hours of college credit in CUL104/Intro to Culinary Arts from Spartanburg Community College.

 

TITLE IX STATEMENT – Swofford does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, color, creed, handicap, religion or veteran status in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1972. Title IX and Section 504 coordinators may be reached through: District One office (121 Wheeler St., Campobello, SC 29322 – Phone 864-472-2846. Title IX - Dr. Crystal McSwain, Section 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); or District Two office (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – Phone 864-578-0128. Title IX – Carlos Brooks, Section 504 - Fran Metta). DECLARACIÓN DEL TÍTULO IX – H. B. Swofford no se discrimina basado en sexo, raza, edad, color, credo, discapacidad, religión, o status de veterano en proveer oportunidades educativas o oportunidades de empleo y beneficios de acuerdo con Título IX Título 4 de Las Enmiendas Educativas de 1972 y Sección 504 de la Ley de la Rehabilitación de 1973. Se puede comunicarse con los Coordinadores del Título IX y Sección 504 por: Oficina Central Administrativa del Primer Distrito: (121 Wheeler St., P. O. Box 218, Campobello, SC 29322 – teléfono 864-472-2846. Título IX – Dr. Crystal McSwain, Sección 504 – Dr. Trish Beason); o Oficina del Segundo Distrito (4606 Parris Bridge Rd., Boiling Springs, SC 29316 – teléfono 864-578-0128. Título IX – Sección 504 – Dr. Fran Metta)