Culinary Arts
Students learn essential cooking techniques, food safety and sanitation, knife skills, and equipment use as they prepare a variety of recipes. As they progress, they explore baking, sauces, global cuisines, and catering, as well as the business and teamwork skills needed for food-service careers. Catering events, school-based enterprises, and creative projects allow students to showcase their talent. Completing the pathway prepares students for entry-level food-service jobs or continued study in culinary arts and hospitality.
Course Descriptions
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) | Professional Clubs
Real World Application
| Occupation |
Average Hourly (Metro Atlanta) |
75th Percentile Hourly Wage* (Metro Atlanta) | Typical Education Level of Georgia Employees | Projected Georgia Growth Percentage (2022-2032) |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $14 | $17 | No Formal Educational Credential |
36% |
|
Chefs and Head Cooks |
$27 | $30 | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
20% |
|
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and |
$18 | $22 | High School Diploma or Equivalent |
18% |
| Bakers | $15 | $17 | No Formal Educational Credential |
17% |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria |
$14 | $17 | No Formal Educational Credential |
16% |
| Food Service Managers | $28 | $35 |
High School Diploma |
12% |
| Food Preparation Workers | $14 | $16 | No Formal Educational Credential |
8% |