Culinary Arts Curriculum Alignment Culinary Philosophy The Culinary Arts Course of studies is designed to develop the skills necessary to enter the food service industry upon graduation. During their freshmen and sophomore years the students will develop skills used in institutional cooking using the school lunch program as their training laboratory. All basic skills attained will be used as building blocks to increase their proficiency. During the junior and senior years, the students will run a restaurant that serves staff and outside guests. They will practice a variety of cooking skills and menu selections as well as many regional and international cuisines. All students will work on basic baking and pastry arts as well as dining room procedures as seen in the culinary curriculum. Culinary Goals The Culinary Arts Program will create an awareness of opportunities within the vast areas of the Food Service Industry. The program incorporates new developments in the areas of Institutional food, fine dining and basic baking principals. All graduates of the program will have a strong foundation in the basics of food preparation, safety, nutrition, and restaurant operating procedures, which will enable graduates to secure food service careers adhering to industry standards. Program Goals As a result of education in the Culinary program grades 9-12 students will: Demonstrate safe work habits with small tools, small equipment and stationary food service equipment. To practice personal hygiene and food safety. To develop basic knife and measuring skills. Food Identification. Basic cooking methods. Basic Baking methods Dining room procedures and protocol. Menu development 9th Grade Goals: Personal Hygiene Safety Food Service Sanitation Knife Handling Skills and Nomenclature Cafeteria Production Weights and Measures Equipment Identification Ninth Grade Project Opportunities in the Food Service Industry Professionalism in the Food Service Industry Ninth Grade Competency Exam CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL I: PRACTICE PERSONAL HYGIENE LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 1.1 Work Healthy INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: . 1.2 Use proper hand washing techniques. 1.3 Proper Clothing and Grooming Notify instructor vomiting, diarrhea, coughing or sneezing have occurred during the past 24 hours. Cover cuts, and sores with clean bandages. Cover wounds on your hands with disposable gloves Daily Observation. When, where and why to wash their hands. Before starting work, after going to the bathroom during work handling raw foods, eating or drinking. Touching anything that may contaminate hands. Understand that these practices will prevent food born illness. Demonstrate proper hand washing procedures. Always use disposable gloves when handling food on service line. Daily Observation. Keep fingernails trimmed and cleaned. Wear proper hair restraints. Always wear clean uniform. Limit the use of jewelry. No artificial nails. No nail polish. No facial hair. 1.4 Use Good habits and refer to Personal Hygiene Checklist Follow checklist guide lines to meet daily inspection. Do not chew gum or eat while preparing food. Do not lean on equipment or sit on counters. Daily observation Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL II: The students will practice work place safety at all times. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 2.1 Identify the safety guidelines and equipment. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 2.2 Explain fire safety measures 2.3 Describe first aid measures for burns, wounds, and choking. 2.4 Identify potential kitchen dangers. Pass a written test with 100% accuracy Practice on daily basis Safely sets up equipment Safely breaks down equipment Daily observation Identify fire exits Fire blankets Fire extinguishers and their uses Recognize shop evacuation plan Identify the three types of kitchen fires Explain first aid to treat wounds Explain first aid to treat burns How to apply the “hug of life” Explain how to safely avoid blood borne pathogens Observe students demonstrating kitchen safety Practice on a daily basis Knife safety measures Wet/ oily safety floors Horseplay in the kitchen Running in kitchen Equipment hazards Chemical Storage Know location of MSDS book CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL III: The students will safely handle food to satisfy the State and Local health department regulations. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 3.1 Identify Biological, Chemical and Physical hazards INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 3.2 Understand the food temperature danger zone 3.3 Understand Cross Contamination Pass the written test with 75% accuracy Daily observations Identify the biological hazards that can occur in food Identify the chemical hazards that occur in food Identify the physical hazards that can occur in food Pass a written test with 75% accuracy Daily observations Identify the temperature danger zone Explain the growth rate of bacteria in the danger zone Explain how to protect food from the danger zone Describe a potentially hazardous food Pass a written test with 75% accuracy Daily observations Explain how Cross Contamination can affect food Explain the ways Cross Contamination occurs. 3.4 Understand proper manual and mechanical washing techniques Pass the written test with 75% accuracy Daily observations Demonstrate mechanical machine set up. Demonstrate mechanical machine operations. Demonstrate mechanical machine break down. Demonstrate manual sink set up. Demonstrate how to apply chemical sanitizer to a manual washing set up Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL IV: Knife Skills and Nomenclature LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 4.1 Set up work area. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 4.2 Select appropriate knife for specific task. 4.3 Perform basic Cutting techniques. 4.4 Use proper knife safety and sanitation. Anchor the cutting board Gather items necessary to keep your work area clean and safe. Gather the appropriate portioning and storage materials. Identify parts of a knife. Identify chef’s knife, paring knife, boning knife, and slicing knife. Use the proper knife for chopping, cutting or dicing vegetables. Preliminary Cut, trimming, remove roots and stems. Demonstrate 4 standard cuts used in the kitchen. Describe/demonstrate the use of a sharpening stone and proper use of the steel. Use the guiding hand. And grip the knife properly. Sanitize knives to avoid cross contamination. Properly store knives in a safe and sanitized environment. List 4 safety guidelines when using a knife. Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL V : Weights and Measures LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 5.1 Demonstrate the ability to weigh, measure liquids, and identify individual items by count. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 5.2 Identify the components of a standardized recipe 5.3 Use a standardized recipe Balance a balance beam scale for accurate weighing Identify liquid measuring cups, quarts, and gallons to measure liquids Select and accurately use ingredients purchased in standard size by count. Daily observation Identify ingredients, method of preparation, and yield of standardized recipe Identify proper measuring equipment to accurately measure recipe ingredients. Daily Observation Recognize recipe yield Prepare mise en place Follow method of preparation accurately. Daily observation. CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL VI: Operate and Identify Common Kitchen Equipment and Tools LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Follow proper instructions when 6.1 Identify the dos and don’ts associated operating equipment. with the safe use of kitchen Location of safety switch. Proper use equipment. of guards on machinery. Have thorough knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing equipment 6.2 Use of Cooking equipment. 6.3 Use of Food processing equipment. 6.4 Use of hot and cold food storage equipment. . General operation and instructions. Follow safety guidelines. Identify proper attachments for various kitchen equipment. Avoid food left in the danger zone to prevent the growth of bacteria that causes disease Keep food protected and labeled Identify proper temperatures for food storage units. 6.5 Selecting the right pots, pans and small hand tools. Understand the basic operation of natural gas and electrical cooking equipment. Explain why convection ovens cook more quickly. Operate range, grill. Griddle, fryer broiler, and steamer. Identify two factors that affect a pans ability to cook evenly. Demonstrate the use of common hand tools such as wire whips, peelers, paring knife. Demonstrate proper cleaning and sanitizing of small ware. CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL VII: Introduction to Quantity Cooking/Cafeteria production LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 7.1 Safety, Sanitation and Personal Hygiene 7.2 Use Common Tools, Machines, and Equipment Safely. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Demonstrate safety awareness. Practice safe work habits. Wear protective clothing (boots) Recognize Danger zone. Maintain clean work place. Describe ways to prevent food borne illness and chemical contamination. Operate common kitchen tools and equipment. Inspect and clean kitchen tools, equipment and machinery. Sharpen and store knives properly. Dismantle and assemble equipment properly. 7.3 Prepare Convenience Foods and Follow Standardized procedures Cook according to recipe specification Select ingredients according to recipe. Defrost frozen food items properly. Portion food to instructor’s specifications. Serve convenience foods. . 7.4 Proper Time Management to Maximize Efficiently. Mise en place selects ingredients and specific according to recipe. Maintain a clean and organized work area. To measure accurately. Maintain a production or checklist. Understand the role of food service staff meeting time limit. 7.5. Identify Work Stations Prepare salads made from variety of greens. List tools needed at a sandwich preparation workstation and prepare sandwiches efficiently. Explain the importance of weighing baking ingredients. Describe the role and duties of the server. Serve food and beverages properly. Describe the function of a steam table and bain marie . Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL VIII: Introduce career opportunities in the food service industry LEARNER OUTCOMES INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Student will: 8.1 Identify difference between food List career opportunities in each category. production and service Select 1 position in the service industry to opportunities. research and describe why you feel you would excel at it. Using the internet or local newspaper’s help wanted section for food production positions available. List 5 that interest you. Written Test. 8.2 Define kitchen brigade system. List the positions of the brigade system. Pass a written test with 75% accuracy. Class discussion. 8.3 Identify opportunities of the foodservice manager. Students will choose 2 management opportunities and explain key skills needed for each. Video. List educational requirements. Research availability in your area. Working in-groups students will research 3 current food trends and discuss their affects. Demonstration of foods that are “in”. 8.4 Explain how food trends affect the foodservice industry. Given a list of higher education institutions, the students will research and list requirements of each. Literature from a variety of culinary institutions. CULINARY ARTS – Grade 9 GOAL IX: Introduce professionalism in the foodservice industry LEARNER OUTCOMES INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Student will: 9.1Explain the reason for the Chef’s Correctly identify each component of the Chef Uniform. Uniform In writing, the student will explain the purpose and background for each part of the Chef Uniform. 9.2 Describe importance of listening and communication skills. 9.3 Explain the importance of teamwork and how it can affect all aspects of a business. Observe students on a daily basis. Discuss possible consequences of not paying attention and not speaking clearly. Students will explain in writing, key points of good listening and speaking skills as discussed. Respectful, courteous and proper etiquette. Have students list what they feel is most important about teamwork. Observation through daily production Given an example of poor teamwork, students must come up with a feasible solution to correct the problem. Sample Collection for Portfolio 10th Grade Goals Sanitation, Safety and Personal Hygiene Review Mise en Place Cooking Methods Sandwich and Salad Preparation Frozen and Convenience Food Preparation Fruit and Vegetable Identification and Cookery Stock and Base Preparation Thickening Agents Soup Preparation Sauce Preparation Rice and Pastas Food Receiving and Storage 10th Grade Competency Exam CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL I: Understanding of Basic Kitchen Organization – Mise en place LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 1.1 Practice organization principals. Demonstrate the importance of Mise en place and properly setting up a food service work station. I. Properly set up a breading station. II. Describe the steps in planning for pre-preparation. III. : Understand basic precooking and marinating procedures. 1.2 Understand the types of meal service. Explain the differences between set and extended meal service. Plan production for set meal service and extended meal service. 1.3 Perform basic cutting techniques. 1.4 Keep sharp edges on knives at all times. Demonstrate safe basic knife handling techniques Understand the importance of uniformity Produce uniform basic cuts and shapes. Demonstrate proper knife sharpening techniques. Understand and demonstrate knife safety. Sample Collection for Portfolio Knife cuts drill CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL II: Students will understand and apply basic cooking methods. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 2.1 Understand the effects of heat on foods. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Describe the ways in which heat is transferred to food in order to cook it. Explain the changes in food items (coagulation of proteins, carmelization of starches, gelatinization of starches, softening of fibers, etc.) and understanding these changes so they can control them. The students will correctly prepare menu items using: I. steaming II. boiling, III. braising, IV. simmering V. Poaching. The students will correctly prepare menu items using: broiling grilling, pan-broiling, sautéing, deep-frying Pan-frying techniques. 2.2 Prepare foods using moist heat cooking methods 2.3 Prepare foods using dry heat cooking methods. I. II. III. IV. V. VI. CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL III: Introduction to Hot & Cold Sandwich Preparation LEARNER OUTCOMES INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 3.1 Describe different types of hot and cold sandwiches Student will: demonstrate different sandwich making techniques list a variety of hot and cold sandwiches written test 3.2Explain the guidelines for preparing and plating hot and cold sandwiches. Instructor demonstration. Identification of appropriate ingredients. Given a list of sandwich types ~ the student will describe appropriate ingredients, procedure and garnish to complete the sandwich. Students will have the opportunity for hands on practice through daily production. 3.3 Prepare Sandwiches Daily production through instructor demonstration and daily production Prepare 4 hot sandwiches Prepare 4 cold sandwiches CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL IV: Preparation and introduction to Salad LEARNER OUTCOMES INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: Student will: 4.1 Discuss different types of greens, characteristics of quality, proper preparation, and correct storage of salad ingredients. 4.2 Choose, define and discuss 5 types of salad. . 4.3 Define the 4 basic parts of a salad. 4.4 Discuss and demonstrate 4 basic salad dressings. In written form students will be asked to list a minimum of 4 greens discussed. Giving proper washing, cutting and storage procedure. Practice through daily production. Written test. In written form students will list 2 different salads for each of the 5 types discussed. Practice through daily production. Practical test. Students will list minimum 3 options for each salad part. Hands on practice through daily production Students will produce 2 salads. Each salad will have a different ingredient for each of the 4 parts of the salad. Instructor demonstration. Students will list and describe preparation of 1 type of each dressing. Students working in teams will prepare all 4 types of salad dressing. Written test. Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL V: Frozen and Convenience Foods LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 5.1 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of frozen and convenience foods. 5.2 Demonstrate the proper methods for receiving and storing convenience foods. 5.3 Demonstrate the proper methods for thawing/defrosting frozen/convenience foods. 5.4Identify different characteristics of frozen convenience foods. List advantages of using frozen convenience foods. List disadvantage of using frozen convenience foods. Written test Insure that the quality of the food is to manufacturers specs. Store foods in their respective areas. Find the shelf life of the food, and use it in a timely manner. Explain the necessary time that it takes to safely thaw frozen/convenience foods. Demonstrate an alternative thawing method for frozen foods when time does not allow the best method. Explain the reasons why frozen foods should not be refrozen. Written Test Explain which foods have been fully, partially or not at all prepared. Read the manufacturers instructions to get a guideline on how to properly cook/reheat frozen and convenience foods. 5.5 Know the proper cooking methods for preparing frozen/convenience foods. 5.6 Attractively and creatively plate frozen/convenience foods. Demonstrate the proper cooking methods for preparing and cooking frozen and convenience foods. Demonstrate the use of the proper equipment for frozen and convenience foods. Demonstrate attractive plating for frozen/convenience foods. Prepare a garnish that compliments the frozen/convenience food. Daily Production. Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL VI: The students will identify and cook a variety of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 6.1- Identify the characteristics of a variety of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. 6.2 Store varieties of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. 6.3 Properly cut a variety of fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables. Written tests NOCTI based bench identification tests with 80% accuracy Explain the different textures between fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables Daily production. Written tests Describe the proper storage temperatures for refrigerator, frozen and dry storage of all fruits and vegetables with 100% accuracy. Properly demonstrate the proper height and distance from the walls of the storage area that all fruits and vegetables will be stored at. Daily production. Written tests, NOCTI style bench tests Cut a variety of fruits vegetables in large, medium, small dice, cut with 80% accuracy Cut a variety of fruits and vegetables into batonnet, julienne or fine julienne with 80% accuracy. Daily production. 6.4 Properly cook a variety of fresh, frozen canned and dried fruits and vegetables. NOCTI Style performance bench Test Cook a variety of fruits and vegetables using the moist heat method with 80% accuracy. Cook a variety of fruits and vegetables using a combination cooking methods Cook a variety of fruits and vegetables using dry heat methods without fat with 80% accuracy. Cook a variety of fruits and vegetables using dry heat methods with fat with 80% accuracy Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL VII: Students will learn the production of basic white and brown stock, glazes and how to properly use bases. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 7.1 Prepare white veal, chicken and fish stock. 7.2 Prepare brown veal, beef and chicken stock. Properly rinse and blanch bones. Prepare mirepoix and sachet. Properly simmer and skim stock for clarity. Properly strain, cool and store finished stock. Evaluate quality of finished stock. Properly brown bones and mirepoix. Properly simmer and skim stock for clarity. Properly strain, cool and store finished stock. Evaluate quality of finished stock. Properly select appropriate vegetables and trimmings. Observe all stock making rules while preparing vegetable stock. 7.4 Prepare reductions and glazes using finished stocks. Using reduction, properly prepare meat, chicken and fish glazes from finished stocks. 7.5 Prepare stocks from convenience bases. Recognize the differences in quality among available commercial bases. Properly use bases to produce quality products. Daily production 7.3 Prepare vegetable stock. Sample Collection for Portfolio Written description for the production of a brown stock. Self-evaluation sheet for stock project. CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOALVIII: Properly prepare thickening agents, and use them to thicken liquids. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 8.1 Prepare and use white, blond and brown roux. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 8.2 Prepare and use slurry made with cornstarch and other starches. 8.3 Prepare and use liaison. 8.4 Prepare and use beurre manié Select and melt appropriate fat. Add proper amount of flour. Cook to required degree for white, blond or brown roux. Use roux to thicken a variety of liquid. Dissolve starch in the correct volume of cool liquid. Use slurry to thicken liquid Daily production. Combine egg yolks and cream. Temper liaison properly when thickening a liquid. Daily production Soften butter and combine with flour to form a smooth paste. Properly use beurre manié to thicken a liquid. Daily production Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL IX: The students will describe, prepare and explain the uses for the five Mother or Grand Sauces. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 9.1 Students will name the five mother sauces and their ingredients. 9.2 Students will describe the characteristics of the five mother sauces, properly prepared. 9.3 Students will describe the proper uses for the five mother sauces. Written tests Proper identification of mirepoix components Properly identify the three types of roux Properly identify white and brown stocks Written Tests Demonstrate the different ratios of roux to liquid to achieve different consistencies Identify the difference between a sauce of light, medium and heavy consistency Identify a hollandaise made via a proper emulsion Written tests Daily production Explain the body and flavor difference of each sauce Identify the foods they compliment 9.4 Students will properly prepare the five mother sauces. NOCTI style bench tests preparing 1 qt of each roux based mother sauce with 80% accuracy. Prepare 1 qt of tomato sauce with 80% accuracy. Prepare a 4 egg hollandaise with 80% accuracy. Daily production. Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL X: The students will identify, prepare, garnish and safely store various varieties of soup. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 10.1 The students will identify the various classes of soups. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 10.2 The students will prepare various soups using both bases and stocks. Written tests Identify the characteristics of a clear soup Identify the characteristics of a thick soup Identify the characteristics of a specialty/national soup NOCTI style bench performance tests Daily production. Prepare a clear soup Prepare a thick soup Prepare a specialty/national soup Safely hold soup for service 10.3 Students will prepare attractive garnishes for the various classes of soups. Garnish a soup Prepare garnish toppings Prepare proper soup accompaniments 10.4 Students will safely store soups for further use. Daily Production. Ice bath soups when necessary Wrap, label and date food Store soup in refrigerator using sanitation procedures. Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL XI: Students will identify and prepare various rice, pastas and starches LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 11.1 The students will identify various types and shapes of pastas and their uses. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 11.2 The students will properly prepare pastas in a variety of ways. 11.3 The students will identify different varieties of rice and other common grains. NOCTI style bench tests Written tests Identify at least 5 shapes of pasta with 80% accuracy State the appropriate sauces/toppings for at least 5 types of pasta with 80% accuracy NOCTI style bench performance tests Daily production. Cook various shapes of pasta al dente Shock pasta and hold it for future use Prepare pasta for a tomato sauce Prepare pasta for a heavy bodied sauce Prepare pasta for a thin bodied sauce Prepare pasta for a oil based sauce NOCTI style bench tests Daily production Identify short grained rice Identify medium grained rice Identify long grained rice Identify Barley Identify Lentils Identify four varieties of dried beans(legumes) with 80% accuracy NOCTI style bench tests. 11.4 The students will use various cooking methods for rice and other grains. Prepare boiled /steamed rice Prepare rice using the pilaf method Prepare rice using the risotto method Prepare barley for a side dish Prepare barley for soup Prepare lentils for service Soak and simmer dry beans for further use Sample Collection for Portfolio CULINARY ARTS – Grade 10 GOAL XII: Students will inspect, receive and store all refrigerated, frozen and dry storage food items. LEARNER OUTCOMES Student will: 12.1 Students will properly inspect refrigerated, frozen and dry good foods. INDICATORS OF LEARNING Student will: 12.2 Students will properly receive refrigerated, frozen and dry good foods. 12.3 Students will practice the FIFO method of food rotation 12.4 Students will properly store refrigerated, frozen and dry good foods. Written Tests Inspect meat and poultry for appropriate color, texture, odor and packaging. Inspect fish for appropriate color, texture, odor and packaging. Inspect dairy for appropriate temperature, texture and packaging. Inspect frozen foods for proper temperature and packaging Daily Practice Written Tests After properly inspecting dry goods, refrigerated and frozen foods, students will prove an invoice vs. actual order received. Daily Practice Written Tests Students will properly rotate all foods and dry goods using the first in first out (FIFO) method of rotation. Daily Practice Written Tests Students will store, per sanitation procedures, all refrigerated, frozen and dry food products using the FIFO method. Daily Practice Sample Collection for Portfolio