Denmark HS Culinary Arts Program

Teacher Recommendation Form

Student Name __________________________________________________________

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Middle School Currently Attending ___________________________________________

Counselor’s Name ________________________________________________________

Recommending Teacher’s Name______________________________________________

To Recommending Teacher: The student above is applying for the ProStart Culinary Arts program here at DHS. Please complete the form below and return it to the student’s counselor by February 25th.

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Comments: Please describe this student in each area. This information is vital for selection.

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DHS Culinary Arts Program - Student Application

Name: _______________________________________________________ _____________

(Last)(First) (Date of Birth)

Current Grade (circle): 9th, 10th or 11th (Rising 12th graders are not eligible to take Intro to Culinary Arts)

These questions consider personality characteristics. Please rate yourself honestly on a scale from 1 – 3 by circling your numeric response.

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1. Do you consider yourself a “people person”?123

2. Do you like to learn about food?123

3. Are you interested in the foodservice industry as a career path?123

4. Do you enjoy hard work if it is rewarding?123

5. Do you work well in a team environment?123

6. Can you take constructive advice from others?123

7. Do people like associating with you?123

8. Can you adapt to changing conditions/stress?123

9. Can you multitask well?123

10. Are you willing to put in extra hours before and after school?123

11. Are you self-motivated?123

12. Can you motivate others/be a leader?123

13. Can you follow directions clearly and thoroughly?123

14. Do you enjoy competition?123

15. Are you creative (visually artistic)?123

16. Do you take pride in all things you do?123

Essay (REQUIRED TO APPLY)

Write a paragraph on what interests you about the foodservice industry (management and/or culinary arts)

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