Culinary Arts is a course to orient the student toward food preparation procedure and the use of equipment as it applies to the finished product. This will include study and practical application in baking, main meal production, short order cooking, sanitation, safety, hygiene, and menu planning on a daily basis. Each student will be involved in planning, coordinating, and catering functions and parties for small and large groups throughout the year. Opportunities for graduates are wide ranging in all areas of both direct food preparation and related management in the food service field. Students will gain entry level work skills and hands-on experience participating in the Culinary Arts Industry.
Email Address: sogden@biddefordschools.me
Instructor Bio: Chef Ogden is an accomplished executive chef whose 40 year career has been distinguished by commended performance and numerous awards. Chef Ogden graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and has extensive experience in various restaurants in New York, Vermont and in Southern Maine including the Kennebunkport Resorts. Most recently Chef Ogden was the Culinary Arts Instructor at Westbrook Regional Vocational Center.
