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HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & RECREATION SECTOR
Culinary Arts Pathway (201)
Offered at El Modena High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Career Focus Hospitality O919 Introductory
02 Culinary Arts (UC-G) O631 * Concentrator
02 Principles of Baking & Specialty O636 Concentrator
Foods
03 Event Catering O613 Capstone
03 Professional Internship O201 Capstone

CAREER FOCUS HOSPITALITY
O919
This course provides students with an overview of the diverse career opportunities in culinary, lodging, travel, tourism, and
educational preparation and career plan. Topics include hospitality development and trends; foodservice operations and
management; the hotel and lodging industry; the diverse segments of travel and tourism; and careers in leisure, recreation and
entertainment. The course also covers aspects of hospitality management, such as business structures and operations; human
resources; accounting practices; legal and safety issues; and marketing, sales, and service.
CTE/HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, & RECREATION SECOR
CULINARY ARTS
O631*

This is the foundation course for the Culinary Arts pathway. Students will learn about the Food Service and Hospitality
Industry and explore a variety of careers while learning and developing basic nutritional and food preparation skills.
PRINCIPLES OF BAKING

O637
This is an elective course in the Culinary Arts Pathway. In the first semester, students are introduced to basic baking skills,
principles, and techniques. They will also learn safe food handling practices, and obtain skills in culinary science and math. The
course will focus on the preparation of breads, pastries, sauces, pies, cookies, and cakes as well as decoration and presentation.
Second semester students are introduced to the contributions various ethnic groups have made to American and International
cookery. The culinary student will become familiar with the geography, food history, customs, common ingredients and
preparation techniques of regions in the United States as well as from countries all over the world. The student will develop
skills in kitchen organization, teamwork, and equipment use. The core content standards and concepts of safe food handling
and culinary science and math will be taught and practiced.
EVENT CATERING

O613
This course provides students with an introduction into the Food Service and Hospitality Industry. Instruction includes industry
regulations and safe food handling along with the basics of food preparation and service. Students will learn the basic elements
of private catering and event planning.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O745

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace
environment. Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students
will learn all aspects of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking,
Creativity and Problem Solving in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career
Readiness Certificate.

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning