Culinary Arts I Class Syllabus 2008 What is Culinary Arts? In this class you will learn food preparation skills that will enable you to work in commercial food service establishments. The topics will include: food preparation skills, catering, table service, and SERV SAFE. You may elect to take the SERV SAFE test for certification. It is optional, but is a great benefit in acquiring a job in Food Service. Part of your time will be spent in class doing hands-on activities and bookwork. The other part will be as an intern working out in local food service establishments. Transportation to and from these job sites will be provided for you by the New Hanover County Schools’ bus system. You will be in class for 2 blocks each day (3 hours) and receive 2 credits at the end of the first semester. Grades will be based on the following: Restaurant work Test/quizzes Professional behavior/daily work Portfolio Appropriate dress for restaurant work and class lab: Close toed shoes, minimum jewelry, head covering and chef jacket (provided if required by restaurant) or apron. You must wear disposable gloves if you choose to wear long painted fingernails. The chef jacket will be your responsibility to keep clean. Failure to dress appropriately will result in points removed from your professional behavior grade that day. Attendance: Good attendance is mandatory because a lot of material is going to be covered in a short period of time and it is imperative that all students are present for this. Make-up work will only be allowed for excused absences. For excused absences on restaurant days, you may choose from a list of make up work options. Unexcused absences result in a 0. Lab: In order to participate in lab, you must pass a safety/sanitation test with a score of 77 or better. You may retake the test as often as necessary. I have read this syllabus and understand that it is my responsibility to make up work missed. I understand that if I have an unexcused absence or show up inappropriately dressed that I will receive a 0 in the grade book for that day. FCCLA: For more information on this student organization, please visit the following website: Fcclainc.org ____________________________________________________________________ Student signature Date Parent signature Date