The way to anyone's heart is through food; good service never hurts either.  Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management and Hospitality Services are course options available at Reese Center in the Hospitality and Tourism program.

Possible Certifications:

Certified Food Manager

Food Handler

OSHA - General

Serve Safe

Career and Technical Student Organizations:

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Course Descriptions:

Course Name: Culinary Arts

Course: 1

Course Number: CHT030

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 2 Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: This introductory course is for students interested in pursuing careers in the food service industry. It begins with the fundamentals and principles of the art of cooking, the science of baking and includes hand-on study of techniques within an authentic kitchen and restaurant. Students will learn and apply the management and supervision skills needed to run the back of house at a restaurant. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Advanced Culinary Arts (Advanced CTE Course)

Course: 2

Course Number: CHT040

Offered In: 12

Credits: 2

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Culinary Arts; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Advanced Culinary Arts will extend and enhance the laboratorybased skills introduced in Culinary Arts. This class emphasizes the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and managing a variety of food service operations. Students gain insight into the marketing and management operations of restaurants and other food and beverage industries. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Hotel Management

Course: 1

Course Number: CHT080

Offered In: 11–12 Credits: 1

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Travel and Tourism Management; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Hotel Management focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to pursue staff and management positions available in the hotel industry. This in-depth study of the lodging industry includes departments within a hotel such as front desk, food and beverage, housekeeping, maintenance, human resources, and accounting. This course focuses on, but is not limited to, professional communication, leadership, management, human resources, technology, and accounting. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

Course Name: Travel and Tourism Management

Course: 1

Course Number: CHT090

Offered In: 11–12

Credits: 1

Level: On Level

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Hotel Management; completed application and acceptance required at the James Reese Career and Technical Center

Description: Travel and Tourism Management incorporates management principles and procedures of the travel and tourism industry as well as destination geography, airlines, international travel, cruising, travel by rail, lodging, recreation, amusements, attractions, and resorts. Employment qualifications and opportunities are also included in this course.