Culinary Arts

This program is certified by the Secondary Committee
of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission.

Working from the ground up, students experience the sights, sounds and aromas in a commercially equipped kitchen. The program's focus of study starts with food service terminology, equipment identification, & knife skills and then leads to methods/preparation for stocks, soups, sauces, breakfast items, vegetables, starches & meats. Students participate in all facets of running a restaurant and in the production of breakfast, lunch & the occasional larger functions.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mrs. Moritz graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Through numerous managerial positions, time as the president of the collegiate chapter of the Club Managers Association of America and member of the Missouri Restaurant Association, Brandi gained experience catering high-profile, largely attended events. She worked as assistant manager in several restaurants owned by KC Hopps Restaurant Management Company. After leaving KC Hopps, she worked as the Assistant Clubhouse Manager at the St. Joseph Country Club, hosting weddings and large events. She then worked as a Kansas City Area sales representative for U.S. Foodservice. Most recently she was an Environmental Public Health Specialist, staying up to date on food trends in foodservice to assist food establishments in Platte County to provide safe and wholesome food. She is a member of the Platte City Chamber of Commerce and serves on several community advisory councils.

Contact Chef Moritz
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1725
Email:[email protected]

Articulated Credit

Johnson County Community College

HMGE 120: Food Service Sanitation	1CH
HMGT 121: Perspectives of Hospitality Mgmt	2CH
HMGT 123: Professional Cooking Hospitality Elective	3CH

Ozark Technical Community College

Cul 100: Culinary Fundamentals	3CH
HSM 101: Introduction to Hospitality	3CH
HSM 115: Safety and Sanitation	1CH

The Culinary Institute of America

Food Safety (ServSafe)	1.5CH
Mathematics	1.5CH

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage

Average Salary

Food Scientist

$39.47

$82,090 (Bright Outlook)

Food Service Manager

$30.32

$63,060 (Bright Outlook)

Sous/Executive/Pastry Chef

$28.33

$58,920 (Bright Outlook)

Food Science Technician

$23.60

$49,090 (Bright Outlook)

Prep Cook

$17.20

$35,780 (Bright Outlook)

Baker

$16.80

$34,950 (Bright Outlook)

Baristas

$14.20

$29,540 (Bright Outlook)

*Occupational Outlook Handbook May 2023

AREAS OF STUDY

Serving safe food/proper sanitation
Product identification
Nutrition
Cooking methods
Knife skills
Presentation
Proper use of equipment
Organization
Leadership

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn CFC®(Certified Fundamentals Cook®) from ACF® (American Culinary Federation®), Platte County Food Handler's, ServSafe® Manager, S/P2 (various), and OSHA 10 Culinary.

CAREER TREE

Click the tree below to view an interactive Culinary Arts career exploration guide.

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