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- Hospitality: Culinary Arts Pathway

Hospitality: Culinary Arts Pathway
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The Hospitality: Culinary Arts Pathway is a great fit for students who want to learn how to cook, understand management, or want to own their own restaurant. This pathway will help develop the skills needed to prepare a restaurant menu, provide excellent customer service and be a chef. This pathway can lead you into:
- Learn professional cooking and baking techniques
- Practice purchasing and managing inventory
- Master basic kitchen and hotel management
Career Opportunities in the Puyallup Tribe
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The Hospitality Culinary Pathway can lead you to:
- Chief Leschi Schools Food & Nutritional Services
- Emerald Queen Casino & Hotel
- Tatoosh Grill
- Paradise Deli
- International Restaurant
- Asian Garden
- Palace Deli
- Catering Services
- Summit Sportsbar
- Coffee Bars
- Additional eateries coming soon
Post-High Education Opportunities
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- Certified Culinarians
- Associates of Applied Science Culinary Arts
- Restaurant Production Certificate
- Bachelors in Hospitality Management
- Associates in Baking and Pastry
- Associate in Culinary Arts Sous Chef
Most programs in Culinary Arts are 9 months to two years to obtain certifications and/or an associates degree.
Courses Offered at Chief Leschi Schools
Cluster | Course Name | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th |
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Culinary Arts | Food Service Management | x | x | x | x |
Culinary 1: Indigenous Culinary | x | x | x | x | |
Culinary 2/3 | x | x | x | ||
Culinary Internship | x |
Hospitality: Culinary Arts Pathway Advisory Board
Name | Position |
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Joshua Turnipseed | Head Chef, BJ’s |
Trent Jurgensen | Frying Dutchman |
Andrea Goodale | CLS Food Service |
Contact
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Director of Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Culinary CTE teacher
Indigenous Culinary CTE teacher