Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center

Culinary Arts is a basic program to develop a professional foundation in the work habits, techniques, and attitude necessary to obtain and retain entry-level position in the food service industry.  Students are prepared for all phases of the food service industry. Training includes menu planning, portion sizing, and food cost control measures as well as purchasing and inventory control.  The procedures, method, goal, and laboratory experiences are directed toward a variety of career objectives and educational needs of individual students.  Our program offers students a supervised situation in which to practice leadership responsibilities, even though additional education may be desired upon graduation from high school.  Pride in and the dignity of gainful employment appropriate to one’s capacities, skills and ability are a strong emphasis of the program.  Students have the opportunity to earn a ServSafe Certificate, Pro-Start certification provided by the National Restaurant Association.