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The Jacobson Culinary Academy teaches:
Culinary Techniques
* Knife skills
* Kitchen skills, “mise en place” (workstation preparation)
* kitchen safety and sanitation
* Stocks: vegetable, brown, white and glazes
* Thickening and binding agents
* Classic and contemporary sauces
Culinary Fundamentals
* Braising, stewing, sauté, deep and shallow frying, steaming, roasting, grilling, and broiling
* Vegetable and starch cookery
* Soups, purees, creams, broths, consommé, chowder
Pastry
* Baking theory, history, and science
* Hands-on technique and fundamentals of breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, ice cream, plated desserts,
sauces, chocolate, candy, and cake decorating
Culinary Techniques
* Knife skills
* Kitchen skills, “mise en place” (workstation preparation)
* kitchen safety and sanitation
* Stocks: vegetable, brown, white and glazes
* Thickening and binding agents
* Classic and contemporary sauces
Culinary Fundamentals
* Braising, stewing, sauté, deep and shallow frying, steaming, roasting, grilling, and broiling
* Vegetable and starch cookery
* Soups, purees, creams, broths, consommé, chowder
Pastry
* Baking theory, history, and science
* Hands-on technique and fundamentals of breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, ice cream, plated desserts,
sauces, chocolate, candy, and cake decorating
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Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy
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Program
What You Can Learn
The JCAA is a four year high school program that provides students hands-on experience in the food
service and hospitality industry. The academy provides training and certification in hospitality and
culinary arts for up to 200 students throughout the county. Students work alongside professional chef
instructors learning culinary fundamentals and techniques. The JCAA strives to give its students real
life skills by catering local events and entering challenging competitions. The program is almost entirely
funded by fundraising efforts and private donations.
What You Can Learn
The JCAA is a four year high school program that provides students hands-on experience in the food
service and hospitality industry. The academy provides training and certification in hospitality and
culinary arts for up to 200 students throughout the county. Students work alongside professional chef
instructors learning culinary fundamentals and techniques. The JCAA strives to give its students real
life skills by catering local events and entering challenging competitions. The program is almost entirely
funded by fundraising efforts and private donations.
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| JCAA would like to give recognition to some local sponsors for their donations that helped the Culinary Teams attend both state and national competitions this year. Please visit our SPONSORS PAGE |
Culinary Boosters
Attn: Chef Katie
1411 Gulf Rd.
Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689
Attn: Chef Katie
1411 Gulf Rd.
Tarpon Springs, Fl 34689
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Mission Statement - Academy
The mission of the JCAA is to promote the interest and welfare of the students participating in the culinary arts program. Students will learn
how to conduct themselves in a confident, professional and ethical manner. They will learn and demonstrate procedures using basic and
advanced knowledge related to the food service and hospitality industry.
how to conduct themselves in a confident, professional and ethical manner. They will learn and demonstrate procedures using basic and
advanced knowledge related to the food service and hospitality industry.
| County Competition 2011 |
| Culinary Class |
| Chamber of Commerce Breakfast |
| Ryan Wells Golf Classic |
Facility
Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy opened its state-of-the-arts facility in April 2009. This 11,600 square
foot facility includes two complete teaching kitchens with 48 student cooking stations, a 50 seat
teaching kitchen/auditorium, and a 100-seat dining room/restaurant that provides students with one of
the most sophisticated high school culinary arts academies in the United States.
Center of Excellence
As a Pinellas County Center of Excellence students have the unique opportunity to earn high school
credit and industry certification at the same time, while developing skills necessary for success in a
chosen career or preparation for post secondary education.
Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy opened its state-of-the-arts facility in April 2009. This 11,600 square
foot facility includes two complete teaching kitchens with 48 student cooking stations, a 50 seat
teaching kitchen/auditorium, and a 100-seat dining room/restaurant that provides students with one of
the most sophisticated high school culinary arts academies in the United States.
Center of Excellence
As a Pinellas County Center of Excellence students have the unique opportunity to earn high school
credit and industry certification at the same time, while developing skills necessary for success in a
chosen career or preparation for post secondary education.
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