Who We Are
Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy at Tarpon Springs High School is designated an Academy of Distinction in Pinellas County Schools. We are certified by the American Culinary Federation. Our students are fortunate to have a state-of-the-art culinary facility. This 11,600 square-foot facility includes two complete teaching kitchens with 48 student cooking stations, a 50-seat teaching kitchen/auditorium, and a 100-seat dining room/restaurant that provides students with one of the most sophisticated high school culinary arts academies in the United States.
By focusing on hands-on training, students prepare for a dynamic, rewarding career in the foodservice and hospitality industry. Students not only prepare food, they learn about nutrition, marketing, the lodging industry, hospitality industry, restaurant designing, catering, and management skills. Upon graduation, students are prepared to pursue advanced culinary training or start careers in the growing field of food preparation and restaurant management.
A Few Of Our Accolades
2019
First Place – ProStart State Edible Centerpiece Champion
2018
Second Place – ProStart State Overall Champions
First Place – ProStart State Edible Centerpiece Champions
Fifth Place – SkillsUSA Florida State Commercial Baking Champion
First Place – SkillsUSA Florida State Job Demo “A†Champion
2017
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champions
First Place – ProStart State Management Team Champions
2016
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champions
First Place – ProStart State Edible Centerpiece Champions
2015
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
First Place – ProStart State Edible Centerpiece Champions
2014
Second Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
First Place – SkillsUSA Florida State Commercial Baking Champion
2013
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
First Place – ProStart State Edible Centerpiece Champion
First Place – SkillsUSA Florida State Culinary Arts Champion
2012
Second Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
2010
First Place – ProStart State Gourmet Meal and Management Team Champions
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
2011
First Place – ProStart State Overall Champion
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