Introduction to Culinary Arts

Grades: 9-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Prerequisite: None Fee: $60 
Description: This course is an entry-level class providing basic principles in food science, food safety, and food preparation. It is designed to introduce students to fundamental food preparation terms, concepts, and methods in Culinary Arts; laboratory practice will support classroom instruction/learning. Essential terminology, knowledge and skills/techniques are covered with an emphasis on basic kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment maintenance, and operation procedures. There will be reading, writing, and other classroom assignments that precede lab activities. Students will learn the following skills: kitchen safety and sanitation, how to read a recipe, measuring and mixing techniques, basic cooking techniques, kitchen equipment identification and use, cutlery skills, beginning baking, and nutrition. 

Culinary Arts I 

Grades: 10-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts Fee: $60  
Description: This course provides “hands-on” training for students interested in a job in the food industry. Students obtain a Food Handlers’ card from the Coconino County Health Department and assume the responsibility for running the Eagle’s Nest Café, a licensed restaurant and bakery. Skills are developed in planning, preparing, marketing and serving meals. 

Culinary Arts II 

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $60  Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and Culinary Arts I with a grade of C or higher
Description: This course is a continuation of skills learned in Culinary Arts I. Second-year students work as kitchen managers in planning and preparing meals in Eagles’ Nest kitchen. Students receive their Food Manager’s Card from the Coconino County Health Department or ServSafe National Certification as well as learn advanced skills in a state-of-the art kitchen. Students may compete in CCAP, FCCLA and various other culinary competitions to earn college scholarships.   

Introduction to Pastry and Baking 

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $60 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and Culinary Arts II with a grade of C or higher  
Description: This course is an advanced baking course for students who are interested in a possible baking/pastry career or a great foundation in baking as a life skill.  This is a transition class from basic kitchen baking to advanced baking concepts in a state-of-the-art culinary lab.   

Culinary Arts III 

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $60 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and Culinary Arts II with a grade of B or higher  
Description: This class is for anyone who might be interested in owning their own business in any aspect of food or wish to focus on advancing their baking skills. Culinary skills and business skills will be taught throughout this class. Classroom facsimiles—the closest possible to running your own business. The 2017-2018 school year provided for a barista program which is a true Flagstaff High School entrepreneurship. Students are responsible for coffee creations, baking, delivery, and costing items for the program. Requires a student with initiative and self-motivation. 

Culinary Competition Skills 

Grades: 11-12 College Prep: CTE Credit Fee: $60 Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and Culinary Arts II with a grade of B or higher  
Description: This course is designed for advanced culinary students who desire a culinary career and want to compete to earn college scholarships in these varied areas. Potential careers may include: Chef, Hotel/Restaurant Management, Food Photographer, Food Blogger, Food Marketing, Event Planner, Nutrition, Human Resources Manager, and Food & Beverage Manager. Students learn organizational skills and advanced culinary technical skills in order to attend competitions to earn college scholarships.