Hospitality Industry gets students working with food almost immediately. During the first year of theprogram students are trained in food preparation, including the use of various tools, equipment and safety methods. Students will also learn how to manage a counter and how to interact with customers.

The senior year transitions into allowing students to expand their skill set by training in the community at various local businesses such as hotels, hospitals, grocery stores and nursing homes. Overall, students will gain from their studies with the necessary employability skils ready to tackle the hospitality industry and the many opportunities available.

Skills Learned:

• Quantity food prep
• Fast food industry
• Commercial tools and equipment use and care
• Safety
• Sanitation
• Food storage
• Salad, meat, fruit and vegetable preparation
• Baking
• Patient relations
• Counter service
• Housekeeping
• Laundry services
• Groundskeeping
• Knife skills

Potential Careers:

• Assistant Cook
• Assistant Baker
• Server
• Busperson
• Dishwasher
• Porter
• Advanced Hot & Cold Prep
• Laundry Services
• Housekeeping
• Activities Assistant
• Desk Clerk
• Groundskeeping
• Stock Person
• Deli & Bakery Assistant

FCCLA Chapter Events:

• Club Days
• Regional and State Competitions
• Cleveland Cavs Career Day
• Charity Events