This course offers a comprehensive culinary arts curriculum designed in partnership with local industry employers. Participants will learn all aspects of the “back of the house.”
The program will cover soups, stocks, and major mother sauces. The seven major cooking methods will be taught, including grill, sauté, poach, pan fry, braise, deep fry and bake. Proper knife skills as well as how to use all types of equipment found in most restaurants will be taught. Students will learn to break down, trim, and portion fish, chicken, and meats. Several dessert and pastry lessons, including proper preparation of doughnuts, pies, and cookies, as well as pasta, bread, and pizza making will be covered.
Students will earn their ServSafe Certificate and Allergen Awareness Certificate as well as receive assistance in applying and preparing for successful employment, including resume building, and interviewing. To complete the remaining course hours, each student will be placed in a local restaurant to execute the skills they learned with the potential for permanent placement upon completion.
Program Overview
- September 2026 – March 2027
- Class schedule TBD
- In-person training located at Bay Path High School: 57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton, MA 01507
Eligibility Requirements
- MA Resident
- Unemployed or Underemployed
- Legally able to work in the U.S.
- Dedicated to getting a job in your field upon graduation
View more detailed information regarding eligibility requirements and acceptable documents.
Application Process
1. Eligibility Review – We’ll review your eligibility, and if you qualify, we’ll reach out with next steps. If you don’t hear from us, no further action is needed. Please note: you must be a member of the career center to move forward.
2. TABE Test – If you’re eligible, you’ll be invited to schedule a Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). Bay Path requires that all students meet a minimum grade level in order to participate. (TABE Preparation Tips)
3. Interview – If your test scores meet the program criteria, you’ll be referred to Bay Path for an in-person interview.
4. Final Decisions – Bay Path makes the acceptance decisions. All applicants will be notified of final decisions by the first week of September.
We will begin accepting applications soon. If you’re interested, fill out a short contact form today! When the application opens, we’ll reach out to you directly so you can get started right away.
