Culinary Arts prepares students to practice the managerial, production, and service skills used in food establishments and related food industry occupations. Students begin to prepare for occupations in the food service industry, such as chef/cook, baker/pastry chef, and hospitality worker.
Throughout the program, students have the opportunity to plan, select, store, purchase, prepare and serve food and food products; study basic nutrition, sanitation, and food safety; learn the use and care of commercial equipment; and practice the operation of institutional food establishments. Students also have an opportunity to practice serving and dining room management, including real-world experiences working cooperatively with various food establishments in the community and local business owners. This two-year program of study begins in 11th grade and includes:
Note: Applications for this program are open for rising 11th grade students.
Transport Program – Students in the Culinary Arts program travel between their base school and the program school to attend their program classes. PWCS provides bus transportation to and from the program school, returning students to their base school in time to ride their regular bus home. All other classes and activities take place at the student’s base school.
View course sequencing and additional program information in the course catalog.
November 12, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at Gar-Field HS
January 27, 2027, 6 p.m. at Gar-Field HS
Gar-Field HS, Hylton HS, Osbourn Park HS, and Woodbridge HS
Brian Bassett
November 18, 2026, 6 p.m. on Zoom
January 13, 2027, 6 p.m. at Patriot HS
Battlefield HS, Brentsville District HS, Gainesville HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS
Katie Moore
November 4, 2026, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac HS
January 7, 2027, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, and Potomac HS
Christina Hines