Culinary Arts

The demand for well-trained bakers, chefs, and wait staff continues to grow. Students in this program are responsible for the operation of a restaurant within the school (Gerry’s Place) which offers a varied menu on a daily basis. Students participate in menu planning, purchasing, preparation of food, and table service within this facility. The bakery at Tri-County offers a wide variety of rolls, breads, cakes, and confections prepared by students that are sold to the public during the school year.

The food truck is a new curriculum that focuses on current and future food trends as well as entrepreneurship of a mobile business. Students are responsible for creating a menu, marketing and executing service to guests both inside and outside of the school community. Through the replication of commercial facilities, students experience the working conditions and rewards of this creative field. Related subjects include ServSafe sanitation certification, international cooking cuisines, hotel and restaurant management and the basic cooking techniques of the trade. Culinary Arts is accredited through ProStart.

Ms. Demerjian

Ms. Colón

Mr. Batchelder

Available Certifications

  • Certified Culinary Graduate

  • Pro-Start Certification

  • ServSafe Food Handler Certification

  • ServSafe Manager

  • MA Food Handlers Certification

  • General Industry OSHA 10-hour card

Articulation Agreements

Culinary Arts has articulation agreements with MA Community Colleges for Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts

Culinary Institute of America

Keene State University.

Gerry's Place

Enjoy lunch and more from Gerry’s Place, our student-run restaurant! Generally, the restaurant is open to the public for dine-in, take-out, Tuesday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gerry’s Place will be closed on Mondays, half days, and any day when school is not in session and on days as announced.

Online ordering will be open from 7am to 12:10 pm. 

Order a wide selection of pre-made meals, salads, and baked goods prepared by our Culinary Students through our Market Place.

Market Place is open Tuesday – Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm 

Would you like to learn more?

We run tours every Tuesday morning at 9:00AM. Call our guidance office at: (508)528-5400 extension 125 to make an appointment!