Culinary Arts students learn the principles and techniques of food preparation, handling, food service and restaurant management.  The study of nutrition, sanitary codes, and inventory control are included in the competency-based curriculum.  Café Electra, a student-operated public restaurant, provides the students with the opportunity to gain first hand experience in the areas of safety, food handling, food preparation, institutional cooking, short order cooking, computer skills, and customer service.  In addition, culinary arts skills are reinforced through related studies in the classroom.

The Culinary Arts program is a Chapter 74 approved program.

Upon graduation, job opportunities include: line cook, prep cook, short cook, chef. butcher, baker, host/hostess, pastry chef, caterer, dining room manager, and restaurant manager.

Prospective places of employment include:  airlines, bakeries, hospitals, hotels, schools and colleges, food store chains, restaurants, hotels, health care facilities, national chains and resorts.

Companies or employers where Medford Culinary Arts Program graduates are working:

99 Restaurants

Lawrence Memorial Hospital

Winchester Hospital

Tufts University

Pastalenas Restaurant

Pizzeria Regina of Medford

Harvard Dining Services

Tremonte Restaurante

Riverside Wraps & Grille

Medford Vocational Technical High School’s Culinary Arts Program includes Articulation Agreements with the following colleges and institutions:

Bunker Hill Community College

Licenses, Certifications, and Affiliations

ServSafe Certification, Pro-Start Certification and Bar-Code Certification, OSHA 10 General Safety Hour Card