DearParents/Guardians and Students:

Welcome to the Culinary Arts/Hospitality Academy at the Tech Center in Yorktown!  We have a truly exciting program planned and feel confident that each student will have a successful year.

Our goal is to immerse our students in all relevant areas of the food service and hospitality industry.  The curriculum is divided into three 13-week rotations: hospitality, kitchen basics, and pastry arts.  After successfully completing this two year program, our students will be prepared to continue their culinary education in college and to work in the industry. Our approved vendor for uniforms is: Chef Works and they have established an ordering portal for PNWBOCES. To order go to: www.chefworks.com/pnwb. Provide your personal information to register and enter code: pnwb.

Please note the following requirements:

Ø Uniform:  Both first and second year students must purchase our school approved culinary uniform.  Uniforms must be clean and are required to be worn at all times.  Students are responsible for laundering their uniforms.

Ø Uniforms should be ordered upon receipt of this letter.  Should you decide to order from Chef Works,an order form is enclosed for your convenience. All students need to have two sets of uniforms no later than 10/8/12.  Processing and delivery could take up to 3 weeks.

Ø Students must purchase 2 jackets, 2 pants, 2 hats, and 2 aprons.  Students are also expected to wear black leather non-skid shoes. No open toed/open heeled shoes are allowed.

Ø RestaurantUniform – all students need to have a pair of black pants and a white button down oxford/shirt in order to participate in the front-of-the-house for dining room service.

Appearance plays an important role in establishing morale and in heightening our sense of professionalism.  Our dress code demonstrates excellence, professionalism and hospitality to visitors, staff and students.  In accordance with industry standards, New York State codes for safety and sanitation, and the requirements of post secondary culinary programs, the following uniform, jewelry, and grooming codes will be strictly enforced:

Ø Grooming:  Fingernails should be short, trimmed,clean, neat and free of fingernail polish.  No nail extensions are allowed.  Hair must be clean, groomed,and restrained.  Faces should be clean shaven.

Ø Jewelry:       No jewelry is allowed, including facial jewelry of any kind.

Ø Housekeeping:  Other supplies/materials required include:

1.                 Combination Lock – Supplied by Culinary program (leased for $5.00 each lock).

2.                 Pens (2), Pencils (2) and a 2” – 3” Spiral Note Book is required.

3.                 Calculator – with basic functions.

4.                 Driving Permit – see Student Handbook.  Students must complete an application with signatures from parent, home-school principal and student in order to drive and park on campus.  There is a $5.00 fee for a driving permit.

The entire staff is looking forward to a productive school year.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call us during the school year at the numbers listed below.

Sincerely:

                  Mr. James Bellucci                                          Ms. Suzanne Low Pratt

                  Career Academy Principal                              Instructor, Hospitality

(914) 248-2210                                               (914) 248-3827

Chef  Michael Tomaseski                               Chef Jennifer Guiffre

Instructor,Culinary Arts                                 Instructor, Pastry Arts

(914) 248-2238                                               (914) 248-2236

                        Chef Christina Holic                                      Chef Stanley Rupinski

                        Instructor, Culinary Arts                                Instructor, Culinary Arts

                        (914) 248-2264                                               (914) 248-2211

                        Ms. Mary Jo Kramer                                      Jose Porano

                        Academic/English Teacher                            Academic/MathInstructor

                        (914) 248-3828                                               (914)248-2296

                                                            Ms. Gerry Battista

                                                            School Counselor

                                                            (914)  248-3866 and (914) 248-2220