Culinary Arts Program Overview

Diman's Culinary Arts Program covers the full scope of the culinary arts field. The shop has the most up-to-date, state-of-the-art equipment available, similar to area restaurants and conference centers.

The school restaurant Room Two Fifty One and takeout service exposes students to a vast variety of food products and cooking methods. Students are taught both American and International cooking methods.

Under the watchful eyes of a highly-qualified staff students are exposed to a full baking and dining room management experience.

Students in their senior year can participate in the Co-op Program, in which the Culinary Arts Program has an extremely successful record. Working in the various food service operations in the community allows for a greater learning experience.

A large inventory of culinary videos, textbooks resource and research materials is available in the related classroom.

Diman's Culinary Arts Program is highly involved in the SkillsUSA program, where students have the opportunity to compete in local, district, state, and national competitions.

Announcements

Diman Advisory Board Seeks Your Help

We want you to join the Diman family. While we're proud of our vocational programs and their ability to turn young men and women into skilled members of the community, we can't maintain that level of quality without the help of industry professionals. Please consider joining our Vocational Advisory Board, where you will help steer our vocational programs and students toward future success. Learn more and apply here.

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Skills & Careers

Students graduating from Diman have a variety of job options open to them. Below is a partial list of jobs Diman grads from this program are qualified for, depending on their level of education.

Diman Diploma	2 Year College	4 Year College
Assistant cook Wait staff Broiler cook Host or hostess Bakery assistant Cashier Fast food or short order cook Sandwich cook	Food service manager Caterer Bakery owner Restaurant owner Banquet manager Executive chef Food technologist Meat grader/inspector	Dietician Nutritionist Vocational technical instructor College instructor Hotel/restaurant management Executive chef

Skills & Skill Areas

Personal Hygiene
Sanitation
Safety
Cooking Methods
Breakfast Preparation
Salads/Salad Dressing Preparation
Soups & Stocks
Vegetable Starch Preparation
Sauces & Gravies

Meat Preparation
Poultry
Seafood
Dining Room
Purchasing Storage
Baking Pastry Preparation
Yeast Raised Products
Cake & Cookie Batter
Icings

In the News

Molecular Gastronomy Cook-off

In mid-March, 2024, Diman's Molecular Gastronomy students competed in their final project: an epic cook off! The 15-week Food Science final project showcased culinary prowess and scientific innovation. Students crafted their own menu projects, integrating 3-4 food science techniques they had meticulously honed throughout the class. (3/21/24)

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Diman students are headed to a competition at Gillette Stadium. Here's what's cooking.

hings are heating up in the Diman Voc-Tech kitchen. Four aspiring bakers and chefs were hard at work on a recent Friday afternoon at school sculpting fondant to detail their confectionary creations — getting some practice in ahead of the big day. (2/22/24)

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Diman alumnus featured on TV

Diman Culinary Arts graduate (2015) Celeste Chaves stopped by Studio10 in honor of National Cake Decorating Day. (10/11/23)

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Chowderfest success

Diman is pleased to announce that our Room 251 Restaurant was awarded first place in table presentation at the 2023 New Bedford Seafood Chowderfest. Not only did the school present a menu from the restaurant, we also displayed samples of work from shops and our school colors of orange and black. (9/30/23)

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Diman students in demand

Looking for a job? You’re in luck, with experts saying that the current job market offers historic levels of open positions across a wide swath of industries. “It’s the first time when the leverage is really in employees’ hands,” said Kevin Lazaro, Director of Cooperative Education at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School. “I’ve seen a lot of changes, but I’ve never seen such a boon of job opportunities across a multitude of industries.” (6/15/22)

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Diman student opens local restaurant

ou're 17 years old and a junior in high school. You just got your drivers' license and the weather is heating up. What are you daydreaming about? For most, it's plans for a carefree summer, piling into the car and soaking up the sun with family and friends. (6/7/22)

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