Academy of Culinary Arts
The Academy of Culinary Arts engages students in a curriculum that integrates academic and technical training to students for a variety of careers in the food service industry. Students learn about the history of Culinary Arts and study international cuisine. Textbook theory and hands-on skill development focus on workplace safety, safe food handling, basic food science, basic nutrition, recipe conversion, food preparation, baking and pastry art, proper use of commercial tools and equipment, menu planning, front of the house and back of the house duties, and food service management. Students are engaged in project-based service learning, job shadowing, and internships in partnership with local restaurants and hospitality entities. Industry credentials and certifications earned in the Academy are SafeStaff Food Handler and ServSafe Certified Food Protection Manager.
Mission
The Academy of Culinary Arts provides students with high quality, industry relevant curriculum and instruction to assure success in post secondary education and/or academy related career opportunities. Through collaboration with our business partners, students are engaged in applied learning and develop confidence, long lasting relationships, and a sense of community.
Program of Study
Academy News
Last fall when Bethany Mitidieri learned there was an opening on the advisory board for the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Technical High School, she jumped at the opportunity to join. She has been an instrumental member of the advisory board since last November, attending every meeting and assisting academy staff with connecting …
Character Counts! School Business Partner of the Year Read More »
Students in the Academy of Culinary Arts at St. Johns Technical High School got to participate in the school’s first “Mystery Basket Cooking Competition.” The competition featured four teams of students paired with a professional chef from area restaurants. The students enjoyed some friendly competition while getting to hone their skills as well as increase …
Mystery Basket Team Competition Ignites Student Aspirations Read More »
For several years, the Academy of Culinary Arts has partnered with Home Again St. Johns and the Dining with Dignity project to serve a meal to homeless in St. Augustine. Last spring, the academy was selected to be the recipient of a St. Augustine Rotary fundraising event. We received a generous donation so that we …
Project Based Learning Lends to Community Service Read More »
When the Culinary Academy learned that a new funding source was needed to continue their years of community service preparing meals for the homeless population in St. Augustine, the team started reaching out to local organizations for financial support. Included in the search was a conversation with Advisory Board member, Lorna MacDonald (Raintree restaurant), regarding …
Rotary Club of St. Augustine Ensures Community Project Continues for Culinary Academy Read More »
Molecular Gastronomy? Sounds scientific! But, what does science and culinary arts have in common? Well, according to WebstaurantStore blog, molecular gastronomy is a “branch of food science that focuses on the physical and chemical processes that arise then cooking. These processes and interactions are explored and manipulated to yield flavorful functional, and artistic results. Molecular …
Executive Chef Mesmerizes Academy Students with Molecular Gastronomy Read More »
Contact
- Andrea Williamson Armstrong, Career Specialist
(904) 547-8130
