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Patrick Cariddi
pcariddi@mccanntech.org | Phone Ext: 171
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Kimberly Kaigle
kkaigle@mccanntech.org | Phone Ext: 170
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CULINARY ARTS

The Culinary Arts program at McCann Technical School is proud to be Berkshire County’s only culinary program certified by the American Culinary Federation. This distinction is a direct result of the high quality culinary education our students receive. Students enrolled in Culinary Arts progress from the fundamentals of baking and cooking to the more creative aspects of the field. In addition to daily assignments in our modern kitchens, opportunities for students to apply their knowledge are provided through participation in our school cafeteria, “Tea Room” restaurant and bake-shop, the annual Gourmet Dinner, as well as SkillsUSA competitions. The demand for qualified employees in the hospitality fields is growing and graduating from the Culinary Arts program will help ensure you are ready to pursue a career in this exciting area or further develop your skills at a post-secondary institution.

CERTIFICATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Students completing the Culinary Arts program are eligible to receive the following certifications:

1. Servsafe Certification
2. The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA) General Industry Safety and Health certification
3. SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System certification

CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS

The Culinary Arts program adheres to the State Vocational Standards set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The standards are met by following the McCann Culinary Arts Curriculum.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

After completing the Culinary Arts program students are prepared to enter in such careers as a baker’s assistant, prep cook, line cook, restaurant wait personnel, caterer, food service management trainee, dining room management trainee, dietary aide, kitchen assistant, meat fabricator, concessionaire, host personnel, garde’ manager, and fast food manager.

With further education, students who have completed the culinary program can pursue careers as a bakery owner, restaurant owner, food service manager, kitchen manager, executive chef, banquet chef, sous chef, pastry chef, dining manager, restaurant manager, food stylist photographer, food and beverage director, dietitian, food critic, Maiter D’, research chef, or chef instructor.

RECENT JOB PLACEMENTS AND COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES

For more information from the U.S. Department of Labor about careers in Culinary Arts click here.