Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts is designed for students who are interested in the food and hospitality industries. The program provides students with knowledge and experience in planning, preparing, and serving restaurant-quality food.
Our Instructors
Gwen Rose, Level II Instructor
roseg@uppervalleycc.org
937.778.1980 x 409
Marie Shaneyfelt, Level I Instructor
shaneyfeltm@uppervalleycc.org
937.778.1980 x292
Frank Tomasello, Paraprofessional
tomasellof@uppervalleycc.org
937.778.1980 x231
What We Do in Culinary Arts
Juniors | Level 1
First-year students focus on basic preparation skills and introductory competencies.
Hospitality Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Food Production
Preparation of food for The Cornerstone@8811, student-run restaurant
Preparation for catering events through out the school week
Seniors | Level 2
Second-year students focus on hands-on preparation, menu planning, and management functions.
Contemporary Cuisine Fundamentals
Baking & Pastry Fundamentals
Seniors run The Cornerstone @8811, serving (front of house) and preparing food (back of house) for the customers.
Attributes for Success
Culinary professionals often possess or develop the following skills for success in this field:
Finger & Manual Dexterity
Work with Numbers and Measurements
Work with Others as a Valuable Team Player
Enjoy a Fast-Paced Environment
Meet Deadlines
Make Sensory Evaluations of Food’s Taste & Smell
Career Development
Career Pathways
Dining Room Supervisor
Storeroom Manager
Food Production Manager
Chef: Sous, Executive, Pastry
Food & Beverage Management
Restaurant Management
Hotel management
Catering
Hotel & Restaurant Sales
Dietary & Nutrition
Certifications
ServSafe
ProStart
CPR
Competitive Events
Culinary Arts students participate in competitive events throughout the year.
FCCLA
Culinary Team
Pastry Tray
Creative Cake
Garde Manger
ProStart Competition Team
College & Advanced Education
College Agreements
Edison State Community College
Hocking College
Sinclair Community College
Columbus State
Scholarship Opportunities
Sinclair Community College - Scholarship available for students in the Culinary Arts program
Johnson & Wales - Scholarships available to those who participate in FCCLA & ProStart Competitions
Sullivan University - Scholarships available to those who participate in FCCLA & ProStart Competitions
Restaurant Experience
Hours of Operation
Wednesday - Friday | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
P: 937.778.1980 x230
Visit the restaurant webpage
for the most recent menu and schedule.
