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Deli & Food Production
Special Admissions Program
(Counselor Recommendation Only)
Do you have an interest in the restaurant and food service industry? Place your order and enroll in the Deli & Food Production program.
A two-year course leading to state certification in Food Management, Production and Service, this program is designed to offer you experience in the actual operations of a deli and food production establishment. While operating the Old Oak Deli at Polaris Career Center, you have an opportunity to demonstrate skills that include food preparation and presentation, cash handling procedures, customer relations, and sanitation. The state-of-the-art equipment and individualized approach to learning help you prepare for entry-level employment in the industry. Small classes allow for maximum teacher-to-student contact.
Credits
High School Credit Junior Year
Deli & Food Production: 3.0, Technology: .5
Program Resources
Teacher: Chad McCully
Email: mmccully@polaris.edu
Education: Associates in Applied Science in Food Marketing – Ohio State University
Bachelors of Science in Hospitality Food Service Management – Kent State University
Certifications:
Years at Polaris: First Year
Industry Experience: Maplewood Career Center for 13 years: 4 years as a Culinary Instructor and 9 years as a Career in Service Industry Instructor. Chad also was the Food Service Manager at Kent State University for 14 years.
Interests/Hobbies: He enjoys hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, gardening and church activities.
Skills
- Basic food preparation skills
- Catering business-related skills
- Commercial food equipment operation
- Vegetable and fruit preparation
- Meat and poultry preparation
- Sandwich and side-dish preparation
- Bread and pastry production
- Nutrition fundamentals
- Cash handling procedures
- Sanitation and safety
- Delicatessen equipment operation
- Packaging techniques
Equipment
- Knives
- Beverage equipment
- Oven
- Grill
- Deep fat fryer
- Microwave oven
- Scale
- Mixer
- Dishwasher
- Slicer
Career Options
- Assistant cook
- Busing attendant
- Cafeteria worker
- Short-order cook
- Baker’s assistant
- Waiter/waitress
- Dietary Aide
Future Opportunities with Further Education
- Chef/head cook
- Banquet manager
- Host/hostess
- Caterer
- Baker
