Food Services Program Coordinator Sandy Bain Plano High School (630)552-3178 sbain@plano88.k12.il.us Program Description Food service is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the country. Exciting possibilities for employment continue to evolve. The food service program offers a sequential program of study which includes classroom and lab experiences at local high schools. A high school graduate can continue a food service program at a community college, four-year college or culinary arts school. Upon completion of the program, students will move on to a successful career. When planning to attend a community college out of district, students can apply for a "charge back program" through Waubonsee Community College to offset out-of-district costs. Employment Opportunities Restaurants/Hotels Schools Cruise Lines Resorts Hospitals Nursing Homes Corporate Offices Food Service Careers Baker Caterer Chef Food Broker/Vendor Food Editor Food Photographer Food Service Administrator Food Technologist Food Writer Health Inspector Hotel/Motel Administrator Institutional Food service Manager Marketing Nutrition Counselor Product Sales Representative Professional Wait Staff/Maitre D' Course of Study If you successfully complete VALEES Course: You may be eligible for credit for Joliet Junior College course: VALEES Courses  H424 Foods Careers II (IVVC & FVCC) or H423 Food Careers II (West Aurora, Batavia, Oswego)  or H320 Food Service III (East Aurora) HRM 120  Exploring the Hospitality Industry (3 semester hours)  Note:  Students must score at least an 80% the second year on the ProStart Exam to receive this credit. Employment Opportunities Associate Degree/Culinary Certificate Elgin Community College - Elgin Joliet Junior College - Joliet College of DuPage - Glen Ellyn William Rainey Harper College - Schaumburg Kendall College - Evanston Culinary Arts Instiutes Cooking & Hospitality Institute of Chicago - (Le Cordon Bleu Program) Culinary Institute of America - New York Johnson & Wales - Various Locations Illinois Institute of Art Robert Morris College - Aurora, Illinois Lexington College - Chicago

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