Food Service & Hospitality

industry sector

The Culinary Arts & Hospitality pathway provides students with the academic and technical preparation necessary to pursue high-skill, high-demand careers in this growing industry. Culinary Arts trains students in nutrition, restaurants and wineries. Royal's international focus in hospitality teaches students how to work in hotels, transportation, and recreational parks. Advanced students run the Highlander Cafe and travel to Walt Disney World for a behind the scenes investigation and culinary arts competition.

Culinary Arts Google Classrooms (In Development)

Students cook delicious, nutritious, international cuisine. They gain employment skills for work at restaurants, hotels, amusement parks and in transportation. Students run an on campus, full service cafe. They also compete as Family, Career, and Community Leaders Association (FCCLA) leaders.

Coursework

All courses are a-g CSU/UC approved. Student enroll for up to four consecutive years.

Foods and Nutrition 1 & 2 

This course emphasizes basic nutrition with food preparation techniques. There are academic and hands-on components. Units include budgeting, safety, preparing a receipt, and working collaboratively. In the second year, students study the influence of history and culture on food, nutritional needs based on life cycle, sanitation, and consumer needs. Cooking time is increased. Industry professionals are integrated throughout the entire student experience.

ROP Food Service Hospitality and Honors

ROP prepares students for employment with focus on commercial equipment, management, cost and profitability. Students employ their Pro-Serve certification through their internship at the on-campus cafe. They complete a capstone project.