Culinary Arts Program

Many of the most successful chefs started as cooks, which is a wonderful way to establish yourself in the culinary industry and gain the experience needed to obtain a better job. High-end restaurants expect candidates to have some culinary education as well as food handler certifications.

The Sulzbacher Culinary Arts Program (CAP) will qualify you for apprenticeships in food preparation and provide an opportunity for meaningful employment in the food industry. CAP is a 15-week course made up of 12 training modules taught in the Sulzbacher Culinary Classroom and kitchens, along with a 3-week externship at a local restaurant. Students receive real-life, fast-paced training from our knowledgeable chief instructor. Our goal is to train students as Prep Chefs, teaching them culinary arts skills so they can pursue life-sustainable careers. This class is open to the community!

For more information, please contact Chef Kiersten Ford at  KierstenFord@sulzbacherjax.org

To enroll immediately, please CLICK HERE. This will take you to the ASTEP program application page at the Goodwill Industries of North Florida website.

Culinary Arts Program Overview

· The Culinary Profession and Food Safety

· Menus, Nutrition and Food Science

· Basic Equipment, Knife Skills & Kitchen Terminology

· Meat & Poultry – Identification and Breakdown

· Fish & Shellfish – Identification and Breakdown

· Cooking Methods

· Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs – Identification and Preparation

· Stocks, Mother Sauces & Soups

· Dairy, Dry Goods, Eggs & Sandwiches

· Garde Manger

· Desserts & Pastries

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