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Culinary Exploration 893S-002

2010-2011

 

1st Quarter 11/10 - 2nd Quarter 01/28  - 3rd Quarter 04/08 - 4th Quarter 06/17

 

 

Instructor:

Anthony J. Marsella Ed.D., CAGS, NBCT, CEC, CCE

Office:

Media Center

Coventry High School
40 Reservoir Road
Coventry, RI 02816

Phone:

401-822-9499 X188

Office Hours:

6:30 am - 7 am

2 pm – 3 pm

By Appointment

E-mail

marsellaanthony@coventryschools.net

 

 

TEXT:

 

Handouts

 

DESCRIPTION:

 

Culinary Exploration

 

Students in Culinary Exploration will investigate career choices in culinary arts and food service.  Students will practice skills in sanitation, equipment use, food preparation, and basic baking.  Students learn by operating a school-based restaurant that serves the community.  Standard of the American Culinary Federation as well as Grade Span Expectations are applied to this course. 

 

GOALS:

1.  Achieve grades of "B" or above.

2.  Complete all assignments by due date.

3.  Participate in the operation of a food service establishment according to industry standards at a skill level of a “B” or above.

4.  Conduct yourself in a safe & trustful manner 100% of the time.

5. Complete all assigned tasks to proficiency.

6. Complete course assessments to proficiency.

7. Weekly theory classroom participation.

 

 

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Pocket Notebook & Pen

Complete Tasks

Complete Assignments

 

 

RESOURCES:

 

 

EVALUATION:

Workplace Skills                            50% 

·      Uniform

·      Time

·      Teamwork

·      Behavior

·      Sanitation

·      MEP

·      Money & Resources

·      Quality & Appearance

Academic

Tasks                                                 25%

 

Theory

Reading Assignments/Homework  25%

 

EXAMS:

Course Assessments                       20%

·      Mid-term and final - Performance and written exams

 

Grade Scale

 

A+

=

97-100

A

=

93-96

A-

=

90-92

B+

=

87-89

B

=

83-86

B-

=

80-82

C+

=

77-79

C

=

73-76

C-

=

70-72

D

=

65-69

F

=

0-64


 

 

Culinary Exploration

Course Schedule

 Semester 2

 

WEEK

TOPICS

ACF Standards

Content TASKS
LITERACY
NUMERACY

9/03/10

Orientation
 
 

Orientation

9/10/10

Career Exploration 1.5 Career Choices   Personal Response to Literature  

9/17/10

Basic Sanitation 2.3, 2.4 Hand washing Temperature Danger Zone Food Handling   Hand Washing Foldable  

9/24/10

Smallwares 4.2, 5.1, 6.2 Common Kitchen tools   Scavenger Hunt  

10/01/10

Equipment Safety 4.2 5.1, 6.2 Mixer, Range, Steamer, Broiler, Grill, Griddle   Scavenger Hunt  

10/08/10

Knife Skills 4.1 Parts, Care and Use, Handling   Parts of a Knife Follow Along  

10/15/10

Product Identification
Produce
4.9 Common Produce      

10/22/10

 

 

Product Identification
Meats, Poultry, Seafood
4.7 Common Meats, Poultry, and Seafood      

10/29/10

 

Standardized Recipes 4.4, 4.17 Usage, Conversion     Ratios & Proportions

11/05/10

01/06/11

Basic Cooking Methods 4.5 Baking, Roasting, Sautéing, Frying, Grilling, Broiling, Boiling, Steaming      
11/05/10 Basic Baking Methods   Formulas, Leavening  Agents, Mixing Methods 11/5 Demonstration on Leavening Agents        11/8 Demonstration on Flours    

11/12/10

End of 1st Quarter

Basic Baking Methods 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, Formulas, Mixing Methods Baking Task
(Gingerbread Task)
   

11/19/10

(10/22/10)

Dining Room Setup 9.1 Basic Table Service, Table Setup      

12/03/10

International Cuisine
Soups
4.8 Types, Basic Preparation      

12/10/10

International Cuisine
Salads
4.10 Types, Preparation,      

12/17/10

International Cuisine
Entrees
4.7 Pasta, Meats, Poultry, Seafood Recipes      

1/07/11

 

International Cuisine
Desserts
6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.12 Dessert Recipes      

1/14/11

 

Exam Review
         

1/21/11

 

Final Practical Exam Cooking Task (Pasta Task)    

1/28/11

End of 2nd Quarter & Semester 1

Final Written Exam          
Semester 2            

WEEK

TOPICS

ACF Standards

Content TASKS
LITERACY
NUMERACY

2/04/11

Orientation
 
 

Orientation

       

2/11/11

Career Exploration 1.5 Career Choices   Personal Response to Literature  

2/25/11

Basic Sanitation 2.3, 2.4 Hand washing Temperature Danger Zone Food Handling   Hand Washing Foldable  

3/04/11

Smallwares 4.2, 5.1, 6.2 Common Kitchen tools   Scavenger Hunt  

3/11/11

Equipment Safety 4.2 5.1, 6.2 Mixer, Range, Steamer, Broiler, Grill, Griddle   Scavenger Hunt  

3/18/11

Knife Skills 4.1 Parts, Care and Use, Handling   Parts of a Knife Follow Along  

3/25/11

5/30/11

 

Basic Cooking Methods 4.5 Baking, Roasting, Sautéing, Frying, Grilling, Broiling, Boiling, Steaming      

4/01/11

 

Basic Baking Methods   Formulas, Leavening  Agents, Mixing Methods      

4/08/11

End of 3rd Quarter

Basic Baking Methods 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, Formulas, Mixing Methods Baking Task
 
   

4/15/11

4/05/11

Dining Room Setup 9.1 Basic Table Service, Table Setup      

4/29/11

International Cuisine
Soups
4.8 Types, Basic Preparation      

5/06/11

International Cuisine
Salads
4.10 Types, Preparation,      

5/13/11

6/11

 

 

International Cuisine
Entrees
4.7 Pasta, Meats, Poultry, Seafood Recipes      

5/20/11

International Cuisine
Desserts
6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.12 Dessert Recipes      

5/27/11

Exam Review
         

6/03/11

Final Practical Exam Cooking Task (Pasta Task)    

6/10/11

 

Final Written Exam          

6/17/11

End of 4th Quarter &

Semester 2