Culinary Arts Orientation
Welcome to the Culinary Arts Programs!
Before you start the semester, we need you to know a few things. Below are a series of videos to prepare you for what’s to come. As a Culinary and Pastry Student, you will need to be dressed and equipped properly for lab, know the rules of the program, and etiquette for the lab.
How to participate in Online Culinary Arts Orientation:
1. Read all the information provided in each section.
2. Watch all videos in each section.
3. Complete acknowledgment forms for the Code of Conduct and Netiquette.
Voila! Now, l et’s get started…
Welcome Message
Here to welcome you to the program is the Department Chair of the Culinary Arts Department,
Chef Stephanie Herrington.
Important Information
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Food Handlers Certificate
Required by all culinary and pastry students.
Get Equipped
As a culinary and pastry student, you will need to be dressed and equipped properly to participate in lab classes.
Now you will hear from Full-Time Faculty member, Chef David Waggoner
as he discusses how to become ready for labs and culinary tutoring opportunities.
Important Information
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ACC Highland Campus Bookstore
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Building 4000; Room 4.1430.00
(512) 474-2607
How to Order Culinary Supplies in Two Steps
Step 1: Place Uniform Order Online
Step 2: Submit Embroidery Form to Complete Order
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Mission Restaurant Supply
6509 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 389-1705
Students do not need to purchase a complete tool kit from one of the above listed vendors. Students can compile their own kit using the tool list found on our website. Please note all tools must be contained in a bag, knife roll, or toolbox.
Code of Conduct
As you participate in lab classes, you will need to know all rules of the kitchen.
These rules are put in place to keep you and your fellow Culinary and Pastry student safe.
Now watch this video presented by Full-Time Faculty, Chef Ellen Sternau.
Complete the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement form.
If this form is not submitted before the start of the semester, you may not be able to participate in labs.
Etiquette
Netiquette
Due to our current safety concerns, we have had to move the majority of our curriculum online.
This means more communicating via email and BlackBoard. Therefore, we feel that it is important for
all students know of the departments expectations on electronic communications between faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Now watch this video presented by Full-Time Faculty, Chef Bryant Currie.
Complete the Netiquette Acknowledgement form.
If this form is not submitted before the start of the semester, you may not be able to participate in labs.
Lab Etiquette
**Note: The lab space may have changed, but the rules are the same.
As part of our program, you will gain culinary and pastry skills by participating in hands-on labs.
In addition to the Code of Conduct, we would like to set expectations for your time in the lab space.
Below you will hear from Professor and Coordinator of Culinary Arts Procurement, Craig Sowell
and Senior Lab Assistant, Carl Brown, as they explain lab etiquette and give you a tour of our former space as reference for our current lab space until a video becomes available.
Culinary Scholarships, Culinary Club, and Green Initiatives
Did you know the Culinary Arts Department offers its students free money, has a club for
like-minded students, and is Green? Watch this video presented by Adjunct Faculty,
Chef Matthew Melton, to learn more.
Important Information
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ACC Scholarship – Culinary Art Scholarship
Culinary Club
ACC’s Green Initiatives:
Composting/Recycling – Green Pass – Green Car Parking – Electric Vehicle Charging
Student Services & Study Abroad
As a student at ACC, you have many resources available to you. We want to ensure
that you are aware of some of the resources you may need on a daily basis.
In addition, as a Culinary and Pastry student, you will be eligible for our Study Abroad trips,
that is if you have met the required prerequisites.
Here you will hear from Student Services Staff members in addition to Adjunct Faculty,
Chef Stella Bromley, as she talks about Study Abroad opportunities.
Important Information
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Helpful Resources
Final Step
Please complete this Culinary Arts Orientation Acknowledgement form to get credit for attending.
If you have questions about the information presented above, please contact the Culinary Arts Department.