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Cape May County Special Services School District

Cape May County Special Services School District

Restaurant Occupations / Back Porch Café

The Restaurant Occupations program develops career awareness, practical skills and experience in the food services industry along with appropriate work behaviors and attitudes.  Students are prepared for entry-level employment in restaurants and other food services settings, with concentration on six basic areas: food preparation, cooking, serving, stocking and sanitation, safety, and inventory.
 
Students develop specific skills in food set-up and preparation in our restaurant such as sandwich making, slicing and weighing, taking phone and counter orders, setting up and operating a bagel cart, maintaining inventory and stocking shelves, cashiering and bagging at the check-out counter, and custodial skills necessary for maintaining the restaurant.
 
Other skills introduced include table setting, bussing, dishwashing, as well as reading, researching, and preparing recipes.  Students work in a realistic work setting and gain practical experience through this vocational program.