EHOVE Career Center

The Hospitality program is designed to serve students who have a career interest in the Restaurant and Hotel Industries. Students in this program work in community based labs such as the Holiday Inn, Perkins Family Restaurant, Max & Ermas, and Ponderosa. While at these sites the students learn first hand skills needed to be a part of this growing and diverse industry.

Job placement coordinators will assist with developing work experiences and job placement in a variety of job areas.

Program Highlights

Learn salad preparation skills
Safety and sanitation skills for the Hotel and Restaurant industries
Safely operate commercial equipment
Dining room service
Banquet set-up
Hotel housekeeping
Laundry
Facility care
Customer service
Employability skills
Teamwork
Basic computer operations

Equipment Students Will Use

Vertical cutting machine
Convection oven
Commercial washers and dryers
Small hand tools
Microwave oven
Computer

Career Opportunities

Greeter
Host/Hostess
Assistant baker
Assistant cook
Dining room attendant
Banquet set-up person
Catering personnel
Dish washer
Salad production/pantry worker
Stock person
Laundry personnel
Housekeeper
Light maintenance
Hospital/nursing home kitchen worker

Personal Qualities Suggested

Strong interest in hospital, hotel and/or food industry
Cooperative attitude
Likes to be around and work with other people

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.