Culinary Arts

Opportunities are endless for anyone interested in establishing a career in the culinary arts or restaurant business. This industry offers career opportunities at almost any location in the country. For hard-working, creative, and service-oriented people, the industry offers unlimited potential.

Students develop skills and work habits by working in the student-operated restaurant called The Jaguar Room. It is open to the public and staff on Wednesday through Friday during lunch hours. Junior and senior classes share management responsibilities of The Jaguar Room. Culinary students also have many opportunities to participate in state and national culinary competitions and compete for scholarships to prominent culinary colleges in the United States. Culinary students gain leadership experience through membership in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA).

Experience and Skills Gained

Opportunities After Graduation

Students may continue their education at a four-year university, community college, or technical institute. The Culinary Arts program can be a stepping stone to many opportunities. This program provides students with skills they can use to earn money while they pursue advanced training. The Prostart curriculum developed by The National Restaurant Association Foundation provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school. It also gives students the opportunity to earn national certification in safety and sanitation through ServSafe Certification and Restaurant Management through ProStart Management Certification. College scholarships are available through FCCLA, ProStart, and other competitions held in Ohio for high school culinary students.

View the Culinary Arts Career Tree to explore entry-level, professional, and technical jobs in this career field.

College Scholarship Opportunities

Program Advisory Committee

Dave Eichorn, Eastland Career Center
Chad Ferguson, Exec Chef Springfield CC
Bill Glover, Consultant for Hilton International
Jason Knapp, Cbus St.
Adam Lang, Dayton Hospitals
Gregg Needles, Tolles Career Center
Garry Sheppeard, Mela's
Theresa Siejack, Simon Kenton
Tony Stanislo, Medina Jvs
Craig Taylor, GM Springfield CC
Dan Young, Young's Jersey Dairy
CTC Instructor: Dave Hay
CTC Instructor: Dave Remias

The Program Advisory Committee is comprised of experts and professionals, and often CTC graduates, who are currently working in the industry.

The role of the Program Advisory Committee is to advise, assist, support, and advocate for the program. If you are interested in serving on the Program Advisory Committee please contact the program instructor.