Starting Salary
​25k

Job Growth:
​High Need

Salary
25k - 80k

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Course Description

The Culinary Arts Program at the Career & Technical Center at BOCES utilizes a hands-on approach to provide training in one of the most sought after career fields. Students learn basic theory of cooking and baking from our Chef Instructors. Students also learn Culinary fundamentals in our state-of-the-art professional kitchen. These fundamentals are then applied through hands-on practice and production during kitchen lab sessions. 

Topics of Study

The Food Service Industry ​​Becoming a Culinary Professional Using Recipes & Cost Control Business Management

Culinary Essentials
Safety & Sanitation Tools & Equipment Knife Skills Cooking Principles/Methods

Beyond Cooking
Customer Service
Nutrition
Environmental Sustainability Menu Development 

​​Culinary Competencies
Garde Manger
Stocks, Sauces & Soups
Fruits & Vegetables
Grains, Legumes & Pasta Breakfast Cookery Sandwiches: Hot & Cold
Fish & Shellfish
Meats & Poultry
Exploring International Cuisine

Baking & Pasty Applications Quick Breads & Batters Cookies & Cakes Cake Decorating Pies & Tarts Yeast Bread, Rolls & Pastries

Career Opportunities Can Include:

• Baker
  
• Banquet Manager
  
• Broiler Cook
  
• Catering Manager
  
• Executive Chef
  
• Fry/Sauté Cook
  
• Kitchen Manager
  
• Pantry Cook
  
• Pastry Chef
  
• Soup and Sauce Cook
  
• Sous Chef 

College Agreements with:

Dale Buchheister
Culinary Arts Teacher
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Hi, I'm Chef Buchheister. I am one of the teachers in the Culinary Arts program. Prior to joining CTE, I was the Owner/Pitmaster of Mr.BaconBBQ catering and events, a private chef, and a stay-at-home dad. I went to Manhattan High School and College at the University of Kansas for Theater and Film. My certifications are ServSafe Food Safety, and New York City Food Handling License. I have been working in the culinary industry for over 25 years, and what drew me to the field was my love for food. The best part of the culinary program is, we teach students to not only cook as a career but for themselves at home. In my free time, I enjoy being in nature, camping, and spending time with my family.

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Michael Abato
Culinary Arts Teacher
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Hi, I'm Chef Abato. I am one of the teachers in the Culinary Arts program. I have over 15 years of experience in the industry, and I absolutely love cooking! I am a graduate of Eldred High School and continued my education at SUNY Sullivan, where I graduated with my Associate in Culinary Arts. My certifications are ServSafe and Food Allergens. A fun fact about me is, that I loved making pizza and pasta with my grandmother as a young child, and there were also several successful Italian restaurants in the family that drew me into the industry.  I also love the mix of hard work and creativity. The benefits of this program are that you gain real kitchen experience that can be used professionally and at home too!

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Patsy Somers
​Teaching Assistant

​Hi my name is Patsy Somers and I am the Teaching Assistant for Culinary  I and II.  I  went to Tri-Valley High School and then SUNY New Paltz. I worked in retail and insurance for many years, but I was drawn to this field because I enjoy working with children. I have 25 years of experience in my field. The best part of this program is that students actually build an employability profile for themselves using the skills they learn, as well as the certifications that they acquire over their 2 years in CTE. In my free time I love to do crafting and spending time with my family. 

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