In this professional culinary arts program, students participate in hands-on training within our industry-standard commercial kitchen, preparing delicious meals for customers in our onsite dining room and/or for catered events. The opportunity to earn a variety of national, professional certifications including ServSafe and ProStart gives students a jump start on their professional culinary careers. Many students choose to compete in regional, state, national, and even international ProStart and SkillsUSA culinary competitions, providing the opportunity for student talent to be recognized and developed. College credit may be earned at Ferris State University and Sullivan University.

4.0 cr. Culinary & Hospitality Management-ProStart

• Students participate in local, state, and national culinary competitions such as ProStart and SkillsUSA.

• Students operate an on-site restaurant that is open to the public

• Hands-on culinary demonstrations/exams for parents and industry representatives.

• 12th-grade students will complete and present senior projects

• Paid and Unpaid Work Experience may be available with local food service, bakeries, and hospitality facilities and businesses.