About This Course

Culinary Arts students enrolled in this course will learn the art and science of quality food preparation and service. Our learning environments have been praised by industry experts as having one of the most sophisticated facilities in the country. Aspiring chefs will develop a solid foundation of cooking skills through actual work experience using standard recipes. Not only will our students learn all the basic and advanced techniques, but also they will study safety, sanitation, and nutrition as well as the Nassau County Board of Health regulations. Our young chefs will also prepare food for actual catered affairs including luncheons, conferences, and parties.

Students Will Learn:

• Knife handling and cooking.
• Purchasing and storeroom procedures.
• Customer Service
• Technical math and professional development

They Will Prepare:

• Stocks, soups and sauces from scratch.
• Meats, poultry, fish and vegetables.
• Rice, pastas, potatoes and a variety of grains.
• Salads and dressings.
• Baked goods including rolls, breads, cakes, cookies, pies and muffins.