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Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Industry Sector 

This is a Shrimp Pasta Dish from the Culinary Pathway
Students using stove top to cook food
Food Preparation for an event
Students preparing desserts for an event
Final Product for Dessert Presentation
Culinary Pathway at MDHS

Food Service & Hospitality Pathway

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Mount Diablo High School

Betsabe Paiz
Hospitality 
Mount Diablo High School
paizb@mdusd.org

The Mount Diablo Unified School District offers a comprehensive Culinary Pathway within its Career Technical Education programs, designed to prepare students for high-skill, high-demand careers in the culinary and hospitality industries. This pathway combines rigorous academic coursework with hands-on experiences, allowing students to develop essential skills in areas such as culinary arts, kitchen management, food safety, and sustainable food systems. Students engage in practical learning through activities such as operating a student-run kitchen, preparing diverse menus, and participating in internships with local restaurants and culinary organizations. The Culinary Pathway equips students with the technical expertise, professional skills, and real-world experience needed to pursue immediate employment opportunities or continue their education in culinary arts and related fields, ensuring they are prepared to succeed in the modern workforce.

SAMPLE CAREERS

  • Chefs and Line Cooks

  • Event Planner

  • Restaurant Manager 

  • Tour Guide

  • Sales Professional 

Certificate Programs - Diablo Valley College 

  • Baking and Pastry

  • Beverage Management

  • Culinary Arts 

  • Food Truck Entrepreneurship

  • Hospitality Management 

  • Restaurant Management 

Schools with Food Service & Hospitality Pathway