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 participating in this program attend all core classes, non-CTE classes, and activities at their zoned school. A PWCS bus transports students between their zoned school and the program school daily, returning in time to ride their regular bus home.
View course sequencing and additional program information in the course catalog.
November 6, 2025, 7 p.m. at Gar-Field HS
January 13, 2026, 7 p.m. on Zoom
Gar-Field HS, Hylton HS, Osbourn Park HS, and Woodbridge HS
Brian Bassett
December 3, 2025, 6 p.m. at Patriot HS
January 12, 2026, 6 p.m. at Patriot HS
Battlefield HS, Brentsville District HS, Gainesville HS, Patriot HS, and Unity Reed HS
Katie Moore
November 5, 2025, 6:30 p.m. at Potomac HS
January 14, 2025, 6:30 p.m. on Zoom
Colgan HS, Forest Park HS, Freedom HS, and Potomac HS
Christina Hines