CTE Courses
- Animal Science
- Audio-Visual Production
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry and Construction Trades
- Collision Repair and Auto Body Technology
- Cosmetology
- Criminal Justice
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Human Services
- Enriching Learning with Nanotechnology
- Heavy Equipment Operations
- Media Communications Technology
- Medical Assisting
- Natural Resources
- New Vision - Education Professions
- New Vision - Health Professions
- Power Equipment Technology
- Pre-Engineering and CADD
- Product Design and Manufacturing
- Welding and Metal Fabrication
Culinary Arts
Teachers
CJ Wright
Belmont Center
Susan Brushingham
Ellicottville Center
Ed Waddell
Olean Center
Students in this course are actively involved in all areas of the restaurant industry using a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room facility. This is a very hands-on fast-paced and intense professional program. Experiences include plating, portioning, and garnishing a variety of foods, meat preparation, standard restaurant-style preparation, daily safety, and sanitation inspection. Students will also learn planning, ordering, preparation, quality controls, service, and presentation. Students will prepare and serve high quality meals to faculty, students, and community groups. Students will also have banquet and catering experiences.
Things You Get To Do
- SkillsUSA Competitions
- International Food Presentation
- Pumpkin Carving
- Gingerbread House Creation
- Co-learn and teach with guest chefs and college students
- Cater BOCES events
- Operate window food service at school
- Food preparation for community events
Where It Can Lead
- Food & Beverage Director
- Executive Chef
- Restaurant Manager
- Pastry Chef
- Sous Chef
- Bartender
- Server
- Line Cook
What You Can Earn
- New York State Technical Endorsement on High School Diploma
- ServSafe Certification
Go To College With Credits
- Alfred State College
- Bryant & Stratton College
- Erie Community College
- Jamestown Business College
- Johnson & Wales University
- Lincoln Culinary Institute
- Paul Smith’s College
- SUNY Cobleskill
- Culinary Institute of America
- Niagara County Community College
Where It's Held
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Career and Technical Education Center at Belmont
5536 County Route 48, Belmont, NY 14813 | 716-376-8326opens phone dialer - Career and Technical Education Center at Ellicottville
5550 Route 242 E. Ellicottville, NY 14731-0690 | 716-376-8300opens phone dialer - Career and Technical Education Center at Olean
1825 Windfall Rd., Olean, NY 14760-9303 | 716-376-8200opens phone dialer
Skills Learned in Class
- Belmont
- Olean