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Kansas City, Kansas
Area Technical School
913-627-4100
2220 N. 59^th St.
Kansas City, Kansas  66104

PROFESSIONAL COOKING  900 Clock Hours (8 months)

Postsecondary and

High School Students

Professional Cooking teaches students to master the fundamental skills of food service in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, catering, etc. The program contains daily classroom instruction with practical experience operating the school cafeteria, public meetings and banquets.

Employment Opportunities:

Cook, caterer, baker, food counter worker, waiter, waitress, etc.
Starting salary range = $9-15 per hour
Experienced salary = $25,000-35,000 per year

Program Overview:

·         Safety, Equipment, and the Industry

·         Sanitation

·         Cooking Methods

·         Stocks, Soups, and Sauces

·         Meats

·         Breads, Cakes, and Cookies

·         Purchasing

·         Menu Planning

·         Service and Hospitality

·         Management and Professionalism

·         Advanced Cooking Methods

·         Hors D'oeuvres and Buffets

·         Pasty