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Culinary Arts Courses
36021 Teen Living A - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 9 10
The emphasis of this course is on building skills in the areas of personal development, human and family development, personal and family financial management, nutrition and wellness, and career choices and skills. The focus is on students’ roles and responsibilities in the family, school, and community. This course emphasizes basic food preparation, measurements, following recipes, nutrition, understanding yourself/family, friendships, and time and money management. State code 222515
36201 Nutrition and Foods - 1 Trimester - CHS/HHS/NHHS/PHS 10 11 12
Prerequisite: Teen Living A
This course is designed to address nutrition and personal lifestyle. Content emphasis includes food safety and sanitation, food preparation techniques, meal planning skills, etiquette, nutrition, health and career options in nutrition related fields. Students will also study the University of Idaho’s “Ready, Set, Food Safe” curriculum, after which they may take the Idaho Food Service Food Safety Test. Students passing the test with a score of 80% or higher will receive a State of Idaho approved certificate in food safety and sanitation. This training is approved for compliance with the mandatory demonstration of knowledge requirement of Section 2-102.11 of the Idaho Food Code. State code 222511
43201 Introduction to Culinary Arts - 1 Trimester - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Foods
Co-requisite: Basic Bakery
This is a course in professional food preparation with practical applications emphasizing career opportunities, reinforced basic skills, food safety and sanitation, use of commercial equipment, industrial food preparation, business management, food service techniques, and employability skills. Students are encouraged to join FCCLA and compete in various culinary areas. Students will sit for the SERVSafe Manager exam. Students passing with a 70% or higher will receive a National approved certification in manager food safety. State CTE code 160523 - STEM course
36203 Basic Bakery - 1 Trimester - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Nutrition and Foods
Co-requisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts
This is a foundational course in Culinary Arts. Students will learn foundational knowledge and skills linked to baking. This course will include math, reading, and problem solving. Students will learn how to create several baked desserts, biscuits, and breads. Students will learn about oven temperature adjustment, humidity, and yeast. FCCLA leadership activities are strongly tied to this course. State CTE code 160523 - STEM course
43202 ✶ Advanced Culinary Arts - 1 Trimester 2 hour block - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Basic Bakery
This course prepares students for gainful employment and or entry into post-secondary education in the food production and service industry. Students will continue improving their culinary skills. State CTE code 160524 - STEM course
43204 International Cuisine - 1 Trimester 2 hour block - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Basic Bakery
Co-requisite: Advanced Culinary Arts
This course allows students to explore food served around the world. Students will learn to cook and serve traditional dishes from foreign countries. FCCLA is strongly encouraged. State CTE code 160560 - STEM course
66204 Advanced Bakery - 1 Trimester - 2-hour block - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Advanced Culinary Arts
This Advanced Bakery course is designed for high school students who have mastered the fundamentals of baking and are ready to expand their skills through complex techniques and creative applications. Students will explore artisan bread making, laminated doughs, specialty pastries, plated desserts, and advanced cake decorating, while also learning about ingredient functions, recipe development, and presentation aesthetics. Emphasis will be placed on precision, consistency, and creativity, with opportunities to design and produce baked goods for special events, competitions, or community projects. This course prepares students for potential careers in the culinary arts or further education in baking and pastry programs. FCCLA is strongly encouraged. State CTE code 160524 - STEM course
