In March, Chef Larry Ogden, Caroline Career and Technology Center’s Food and Beverage Management teacher, Chef David Murray with the Culinary Arts Center, and Shore Gourmet Manager Chef Jen Sipala conducted a workshop for Lockerman Middle School (LMS) students. The workshop explored career pathways in the Food and Beverage Management and Agriculture Programs, and introduced students to Career and Technology Education (CTE) opportunities offered in high school.
During the nine-sessions workshop, students learned all aspects of a food service operation from the ‘front of the house,’ meaning all areas and staff that customers interact with that create the dining experience, to the ‘back of the house,’ the areas and staff that customers typically don't see which focuses on operational aspects.
Over the course of the workshop, students learned:
- Teamwork and Communication: How to work well with others and share ideas.
- Customer Service: How to greet and help customers in a friendly way.
- Kitchen Safety and Sanitation: How to stay safe and keep the kitchen clean.
- Cooking Skills: How to chop, sauté, and bake delicious food.
- Menu Planning: How to create a tasty and healthy menu.
- Event Organization: How to set up and run a special event.
Chef Ogden said feedback from the students indicated they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. “I had a great time engaging with younger students to see who was actually interested in the industry.” He added that thanks to the success at LMS, another workshop was being planned for Colonel Richardson Middle School students.
All event photos may be viewed on the Caroline Flickr page.