- Follow Ohio Department of Health food/kitchen safety standards
- Work with/around chemicals/sanitizers/soaps
- Use task-specific equipment (computers/tablets/commercial culinary equipment)
- Follow procedures/systems for ordering/receiving and delivering items
- Lift and carry objects < 50 pounds
- Plan menus/scale recipes (use fractions)/prepare/serve meals
- Use fine motor skills (measuring ingredients/sharp tools/decoratingpastries)
- Complete pre-cooking procedures (mise en place)
- Use equipment and small wares (knives/hot plates/beverage equipment)
- Experience smells/odors of various foods/spices/seasonings
- Handle raw meats (beef/pork/chicken/fish/exotic meats)
- Work in an environment with peanuts and other tree nuts
- Work in hot/small spaces near others
- Stand for long periods of time/be on your feet
- Ensure rapid table turnover during peak hours
- Keep accurate records of work/tasks completed
- Practice restaurant etiquette with guests/coworkers
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services
In this program, you will be introduced to the exciting world of foodservice operations, fine cuisine, and tourism while learning food safety practices. You will gain kitchen experience by mastering knife skills, preparing diverse dishes and beverages, and learn baking and pastry decorating techniques. You will build valuable leadership and business skills by learning how to provide quality customer service, design menus, calculate food costs, purchase inventory, and work with restaurant staff.
Next Ready Skills
At Great Oaks, you’ll do more than learn a trade; you’ll master NextReady skills like clear communication and problem-solving that help you get hired. You will get a head start on building a professional reputation for being dependable, adaptable, and technically skilled before you even graduate
Effective Communicators
Critical Thinkers
Adaptable Navigators
Accountable Employees
Skilled Professionals
Bottom Line: If you are creative, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to express yourself through the food you serve others, Culinary Arts & Hospitality Services may be right for you.