The Edison Academy

Culinary Arts Course Info

Culinary Arts Level I - Course #8521
Times Available: 7:25-9:00, 9:30-11:00

Culinary Arts Level II - Course #8522
Times Available: 11:15-1:30(12:43 for Edison HS students)

Culinary Arts Course Description

Emphasis is placed on cooking from the heart! This program is designed to simulate the daily operation of a hotel or restaurant kitchen. By teaching students to become proficient with a variety of hands on skills, both entry level positions into a very lucrative field and post secondary education is readily at their disposal.

Articulation agreements exist with the Culinary Institute of America, located in Hyde Park, New York. All campuses of Johnson and Wales and Stratford College at Tyson's Corner.

Culinary Arts Class Pictures

Glenn Walden , Instructor

Glenn Walden has been the Culinary Arts Instructor at the Edison Academy since 2008. Prior to joining the academy, Chef Walden was Dean of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Stratford University in Falls Church, VA. Glenn began his culinary career during high school at a family restaurant. He worked his way up the ranks for the next 10 years in restaurants, a private country club and a 4 star French restaurant around Bethlehem, PA. He opened and was Executive Chef of the Prime Rib Pub family restaurant before entering The Culinary Institute of America. Upon graduation from the CIA in 1991, he moved to Virginia to open the Lansdowne Conference Resort in Leesburg. He is a member of The Nation's Capitol Chef's Association holding Certified Executive Chef as well as Certified Culinary Educator titles. He is also certified by the American Hotel and Lodging Association as a Certified Hospitality Educator.
Glenn.Walden@fcps.edu

Class Features

Complete Commercial Kitchen
Convection Ovens
Conventional Ovens
Fryers
Gas Grill
Electric Griddle
Gas Salamander
Open Top 6 & 4 Burner Ranges
Commercial Refrigerators & Freezers

Potential Career Opportunities

Food Production Manager
Food Service Manager
Food & Beverage Manager
Food Service Worker
Food Service Sanitation Manager
Food Preparation Worker
Restaurant Cook
Meat/Poultry/Fish Cutter
Bread & Pastry Baker
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Agricultural & Food Scientist
Purchasing Agent

Mentor Firms

Capitol Caterers
Wedding Cakes by Michael
Albert Uster Imports
Springfield Hilton
Tower Club at Tyson's
Guest Services
Aramark
Stratford College
Nations Bank