A variety of work-based learning experiences are available to all students at EHOVE. These include job shadowing, guided mentor-ship during the summer (5th Quarter), and senior job placement. Students with high attendance and grades may be released from school to earn and learn on the job during their senior year.

EHOVE Culinary is a proud partner of the ProStart educational program.
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Program Highlights

• Safely operate restaurant and institutional equipment
• Prepare a variety of foods
• Perform cashier, host or hostess, server and dessert operations
• Plan a nutritional menu
• Organize a dining room, banquet and buffet set-up
• Store food properly
• Demonstrate safety, sanitation, and good personal hygiene
• Basic computer operations
• Public relations
• Customer service

Personal Qualities Suggested

• Strong interest in the culinary arts
• Cooperative attitude
• People oriented
• Ability to work quickly
• Some food experience helpful but not necessary
  

Suggested Courses to Take

• Math
• Science
• Foods and Nutrition
  

Job Possibilities

• Server
• Second cook
• Assistant baker
• Shift manager
• Banquet set up person
• Catering
• Salad production/pantry worker
• Hotel/restaurant manager trainee
• Restaurant manager trainee

Equipment Students Will Use

• Bench mixer
• Convection oven
• Convection steamer
• Deli slicer
• Buffalo chopper
• Deep fryer
• Salamander
• Char-grill
• Griddle
• Computer

Certification Opportunities

Upon completion of program and passing scores on exams, students may earn the National Restaurant Association Pro-Start Certification.

Academic Preparation

EHOVE keeps you on track with the
academic credits you need to graduate! You will be ready to get a great job or go
on to college.

Get Involved

Students will become members of FCCLA(Family, Careers and Community Laders of America), an association of Family and Consumer Science students. FCCLA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.