Culinary Arts Curriculum for High School Students in Erie

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Item: Charter School of Excellence
Rating: 5.00

The Charter School of Excellence is proud to offer a Culinary Arts curriculum to high school students. The Culinary Arts Program is available at the Skills Center in a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. The classes in this program are popular among students and help to link students to jobs in our area in the food service and hospitality industry. The Culinary Arts program is a unique and vibrant opportunity for students to challenge themselves to see if they have what it takes to be successful across various workforce industries.

Students Prepare for the Food Industry with Hands-On Experiences

Culinary Arts students will begin with an overview of the industry, receive an introductory base of practical knowledge as well as a Food Handler Certification, and learn how to negotiate the demands of a functioning foodservice operation. Students will need to demonstrate proficiency in Food Safety and Sanitation, Equipment Safety, and Principles of Cooking before moving to the next level.

Once in the kitchen, students are exposed to the duties necessary in a professional working environment. They will focus on a multitude of culinary experiences while developing good working habits through content readings, homework, mini-projects, and Culinary Lab practical assignments. Additionally, the program acts as an educational incubator where students will put their skills to the test by working as a team to create meals and produce for various events throughout the year.

ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS

Advanced level students will learn the professional aspects and skills necessary to move beyond the simple management of a kitchen. Students will work as Sous Chefs and be responsible for the development of menus and retail items featured for catered events and external projects.

Yearly projects focus on developing products for the next year. The advanced culinary student will enjoy this class as professional training.

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Cool Beans Coffee Shop at the Skills Center

The Charter School of Excellence has a student-led coffee shop at the Skills Center called Cool Beans. This coffee shop provides an opportunity for students to merge their skills from Culinary Arts and Workforce Development Programs while offering a service to students and staff daily.

Food for Thought Food Truck

The newest extension of the program is the Charter School of Excellence food truck. Food for Thought is an advanced level extension of this program where students can apply real-world skills in the local community. Food For Thought has been a collaborative endeavor focused on providing students with the opportunity to gain soft skills in a real-world environment to extend the Workforce Development and Culinary Arts curriculum. Students will be gaining transferable skills in customer service, hospitality, culinary arts, and event management through the food truck.

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I would highly recommend CSE to any student. I have sent both of my children to CSE, my daughter graduated in 2019 with top honors. She is a very introverted person and thrived at CSE. She found friends and found a spot for herself in the school. Teachers helped her find her way, and make the grades that helped her get into a top art school to chase her dreams. She's now chasing that dream in Savannah, Georgia. My son is a junior ('20-'21 school year), and despite all the co-vid changes, is also thriving. He is a more outgoing person and found friends that help him be his best. The teachers at CSE make such a difference in each student, no matter what they need. They go out of their way to make them comfortable and are willing to help the students achieve their best. I can't imagine either of my kids being at a different high school. CSE is AWESOME!!!

Sandy W. , CSE Parent

The Charter School of Excellence Skills Center has been the absolute best choice for my son for his high school years. He came to the school as a quiet, defeated, insecure young man who disliked school because of his experience of failure and bullying due to his special needs. My son is supported each day educationally and emotionally. He is encouraged to do his best work, ask questions, and seek help when he has questions. He is accepted and supported by his peers. His whole outlook has changed! He looks forward to going to school. He is now a young man growing in confidence and self-esteem. He is proud of his work and his accomplishments. He has hopes and dreams for his future. Truly, it is because of the staff and teachers who have gone above and beyond to make this transformation possible! MY heart is grateful!

Karen H. , CSE Parent

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