Food Science and Nutrition Pathway

  • Course Descriptions:

    Advanced Culinary Food Science 1:  This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective.  Credits: 10. This course is designed to prepare students for occupations in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Learning includes both classroom and laboratory work. The classroom work is designed to teach the core curriculum as well as basic techniques used in the hospitality industry. The lab work is used to teach functions of the commercial kitchen, short order cooking and dining room service. Students will prepare food for advisory meetings, staff and catering jobs. Students may also participate in SkillsUSA and/or other food competitions.  

    Advanced Culinary Food Science 2: This course is UC “G” (college preparatory elective) approved and meets one of the following graduation requirements: vocational education or elective. Certifications offered ServSafe: Food Handler. (Prerequisite: Advanced Culinary Food Science 1) Credits: 10. This course continues to prepare students for occupations in the culinary arts and hospitality industry. Learning includes both classroom and laboratory work. The classroom work is designed to teach the core curriculum as well as advanced techniques used in the hospitality industry. The lab work is used to teach functions of the commercial kitchen, short order cooking and dining room service. Students will prepare food for advisory meetings, staff and local catering for school events. Students may also participate in SkillsUSA and/or other food competitions.