ACF Certified Culinary Arts
About the Program
Learn to succeed in the Culinary Arts through the demands of a public restaurant. You will gain experience by hands-on work in the Class Act Restaurant’s kitchen, dining room and banquet rooms. Students will create incredible food and learn polished service techniques under the guidance of industry professionals. Emphasis is placed on classical technique and artistic plating, taught through six different ethnic and regional menus throughout the year. You will learn to make a variety of sandwiches, salads and dressings; hot entrees with accompanying starches and vegetable dishes; hone your knife skills; make breads & fine pastries; and perfect
table and banquet service skills. Visit us online.
Approved Equivalency Credits: 0.5 English, 0.5 Fine Art, 1.0 lab science
Meet the Instructors
Kevin Blaylock
Instructor: Kevin Blaylock
Phone: 206-631-7303
Email: kevin.blaylock@highlineschools.org
The daytime Culinary Arts program is taught by two full-time instructors, Chef Kevin Blaylock, CEC, CSCE, CCA and Tony Poplin. They have more than 50 years of combined industry experience in restaurants and the hotel industry. They are committed to teaching fine cuisine and service, developing students as leaders & trainers, and guiding them to the further education and career pathways that will lead to a fulfilling life’s effort. The work can be hard, the hours can be long, the opportunities for creativity and challenges are limitless, and the reward of satisfied customers is a worthy goal.
Tony Poplin
Instructor: Tony Poplin
Phone: 206-631-7304
Email: tony.poplin@highlineschools.org
The daytime Culinary Arts program is taught by two full-time instructors, Chef Kevin Blaylock, CEC, CSCE, CCA and Tony Poplin. They have more than 50 years of combined industry experience in restaurants and the hotel industry. They are committed to teaching fine cuisine and service, developing students as leaders & trainers, and guiding them to the further education and career pathways that will lead to a fulfilling life’s effort. The work can be hard, the hours can be long, the opportunities for creativity and challenges are limitless, and the reward of satisfied customers is a worthy goal.
Dine at the Class Act Restaurant
The Class Act Restaurant is run by high school students at the Puget Sound Skills Center. The restaurant is open Wednesday - Friday during the following times:
Breakfast
7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.