Students receive up to 3 high school elective credits each year for successful completion of the program. Passage of the certification exam will award the student 2 student-verified elective credits, one of which can be substituted for a verified credit in either science or history.
Year 1: ServSafe Food Handler
Year 2: ServSafe Food Manager
Virginia Workplace Readiness Skills Assessment
Class: Professional Culinary Arts I
State Code: 8521
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): ServSafe Food Handler
Class: Professional Culinary Arts II
State Code: 8522
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): Serve Safe Food Manager
Class: Intro to Culinary Arts
State Code: 8250
Duration: 1 year
Grade(s): 10-12
Credential(s): ServSafe Food Handler
Reynolds Community College
Culinary Arts, A.S.
Hospitality Management, A.S.
Pasty Arts (Career Studies Certificate)
Piedmont Virginia Community College
Applied Science
James Madison University
Hospitality Management, B.S.
Virginia Tech
Food Science Technology, B.S.
Human Nutrition, Foods, & Experience, B.S.
Hospitality & Tourism Management, B.S. (Business)
Johnson & Wales
Culinary Institute of Virginia
Culinary Institute of America
Career Opportunity: Restaurant Chef
Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.
National Wage Average: $51,000
Virginia Wage Average: $52,000
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 8.4%
Nationally, 19,000 jobs increase each year for next 10 years
Career Opportunity: Dietitian & Nutritionist
Experts in the use of food & nutrition to promote health & manage disease. They advise people on what to eat in order to lead a healthy lifestyle or achieve a specific health-related good.
National Wage Average: $59,410
Virginia Wage Average: $60,040
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 20%
Career Opportunity: Line Cook
Cook, prepare, season, & cook a wide range of foods, which includes soups, salads, entrees, & desserts
National Wage Average: $26,000
Virginia Wage Average: $26,000
Projected Job Growth in Virginia: 4%