Introduction to Culinary Arts Education Culinary Arts Endorsement Program.

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Education

Culinary Arts Endorsement Program

Think-Pair-Share

Is Cooking an Art or a Science?

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What is the best way to teach and learn cooking?

How do you think teaching FACS and Culinary Arts compare?Similarities Differences

What does the Culinary “Arts” curriculum add to the Food

“Science” component of FACS?

Basic Goals of Culinary Arts Education

To prepare students for a successful career in the rapidly expanding field of Food Service.

To introduce students to the basic philosophies of the food industry.

To provide students with a general understanding of Culinary Arts and Food Service.

Culinary Arts Industry Factoids and Forecasts

Culinary Arts is a growth industry.

Over 70% of eating and drinking establishments are independently owned.

Almost half of American adults have worked in the restaurant industry at one time.

There were 3.1 million chefs, cooks and food preparation workers in 2006.

Distribution of 3.1 Million Kitchen Jobs

Average Pay RangesJob Title

Cooking Assistant Executive Chef Executive Pastry Chef Food Scientist Hotel Manager Line cook Restaurant Manager Sous Chef

Annual Earnings of Middle 50%

$23,096 - 28,862 $55,976 - 85,328 $45,610 – 68,326 $48,289 – 73,410 $64,926 – 119,094 $19,280 – 25,229 $36,778 – 53,916 $31,977 – 49,745

Overview of the Classroom Portion of the CA Endorsement Program

Foundations of CA Education (3 PLU’s)

Unit 1-- Intro to Culinary Arts Unit 2—Knowledge of Nutrition Unit 3—Professional Kitchen Equipment Unit 4—Front of House/Back of House Unit 5—Regional and International Cuisines Unit 6– Cooking Methods

Instructional Design & Delivery of Culinary Arts Education (3 PLU’s) Unit 1—Planning Unit 2—Knife Skills Unit 3—Butchery Unit 4—Baking and Pastry Unit 5—Menu Planning Unit 6—Basic Garde Manger/Pantry

The Culinary Arts Endorsement Program“A joining together of content and pedagogy”

Activity Directions:

In 3-5 minutes, list in bullet form at least three goals that you have for completing this endorsement program.