Culinary & Hospitality Pathway

Culinary sequences cover basic food safety and sanitation practices, as well as cold and hot food production, baking and pastry and service skills. You also learn how to use commercial equipment and knives. You will learn about nutritional needs, kitchen and meal management, food preparation and time and resource management.

Culinary and Hospitality Careers

Dietitian
Nutritionists
Executive Chef
Event Manager
Restaurant Manager
Pastry Chef
Caterer
Food and Beverage Director
Hotel Manager
Director of Housekeeping
Casino General Manager
Food Truck Owner/Operator
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Suggested Course Sequence

Level 1 Courses

4410 - CULINARY NUTRITION

Industry Certification Opportunity

College Credit Opportunity

Offered at: FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description
The purpose of this course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding of healthy and nutritious preparation techniques utilizing various resources and skills. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices, preparing nutrient-dense seasonal foods, sports nutrition, exploring careers related to culinary nutrition, and practicing wise consumer. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FRHS, PHS, RMHS

4041 - TEEN CHOICES

5 Wellness Credits

 

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description
In this course, you will learn how to make healthy decisions throughout your teen years. You will learn skills and practices required by individuals to develop, manage and strengthen: social, psychological, and physical wellness, interpersonal relationships, safe sexual decision making, anti-substance use practices, and understanding teens and the law. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

4210 - LIFE MANAGEMENT

5 Wellness Credits

 

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description
-Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness. (Relevant topics include: independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes. (5 financial literacy credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

3028 - NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

5 Wellness Credits

 

Offered at: FCHS

Course Description
The purpose of the course is to develop lifelong, healthy individuals with an understanding and academic knowledge of wellness as a lifestyle, exercise and fitness, nutrition, and consumer products and services. Emphasis is placed on implementing healthy nutritional choices developing a fitness/wellness plan, integrating science principles as related to nutrition, and practicing wise consumer decisions. (5 wellness credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS

Level 2 Courses

4440 - CATERING 1

5 Fine Art Credits

 

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

Course Description
First semester of a two semester program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (5 fine art credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

4441CEFRHS- FRCC CATERING 2 

5 PSD/4 FRCC Credits

✔ Industrial Certification Opportunity

✔ College Credit Opportunity

 

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 125

Course Description
Second semester of a two semester program is designed for students with career interests in the food industry as well as owning their own catering business. The purpose of this course is to develop skills in quantity food preparation, safety and sanitation, planning, customer service, business plans and entrepreneurship. (5 PSD/4 FRCC credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 125)

7631CEFRHS - FRCC FOOD AND SAFETY SANITATION 

5 PSD/4 FRCC Credits

✔ Industrial Certification Opportunity

✔ College Credit Opportunity

 

Offered at: FCHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 101

Course Description
Enables the student to understand the major causes of foodborne illness and develop good sanitation practices that prevent illnesses from occurring. The course focuses on the major factors contributing to foodborne illness. The course describes safe food handling techniques, proper sanitation practices, HACCP, and sanitary kitchen design. If passed with a score of 75% or more, students receive a Certificate from the Education Foundation. (5 PSD/2 FRCC credits) **Taught concurrently with Catering 2** This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, PHS, RMHS Students can receive FRCC credit for CUA 101

2427A/B - PROSTART LEVEL 1A & 1B

10 Fine Art Credits

 

Offered at: the Futures Lab.

Course Description
This course from the National Restaurant Association introduces students to the world of professional cooking! Basic communication skills, safety and sanitation, food preparation, meal planning, and other topics are taught in this course. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. The class will teach you basic food safety and sanitation, customer service, food preparation and employability skills. We will take exciting tours and host many great guest speakers. You will have the opportunity for a paid internship working with a professional mentor in the area of food service, hotel lodging or hospitality. (10 fine art credits) This course is offered at the Futures Lab.

Level 3 Courses

2428A/B - PROSTART LEVEL 2A & 2B

10 Fine Art Credits

Course Description
Students will continue to be trained for employment in restaurants and hospitality. The basic skills taught in ProStart I will be reviewed and additional skills such as customer relations, accounting procedures, and more advanced food preparation skills will be taught. FCCLA is an integral part of this course. Students will investigate career paths in lodging and work at a paid intership at a large hotel. This course will train you in food preparation techniques as well as hotel/motel management skills. You will take exciting field trips and hear from guest speakers in the industry. Opportunities exist for each student to participate in a paid mentor position in the area of food service, hotel lodging or hospitality. (10 fine art credits). This course is offered at the Futures Lab.

Level 4 Courses

9220 - WORK-BASED LEARNING: CULINARY AND HOSPITALITY

Variable Elective Credits

✔ Capstone Opportunity

Course Description
The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and post secondary education. (variable elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS  

List of Schools

Fort Collins High School
Fossil Ridge High School
Poudre High School
Rocky Mountain High School

Go Beyond the Classroom

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Poudre School District
Futures Lab:
ProStart Program
NTHA
National Technical Honor Society

Advisory Committee Members

Sean Godbey
Owner - Old Town Spice Shop

Doug Watterson
Owner - Roberto's Salsa

Trish O'Neil
Owner - The Cooking Studio

PSD Culinary & Hospitality SCHOOLS AND CONTACT INFORMATION

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Fort Collins High School

Ty Hvambsal
Kim Schutt

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Fossil Ridge High School

Jennifer Stewart
Kelcey Bedard

Futures Lab

Futures Lab:

ProStart Program
Kristin Kling

Impalas

Poudre High School

Cathy Toplyn
Mandy Johnson

Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain High School

Jennifer McCarthy
Shawna Linstedt