What We Offer
The Culinary Arts program is designed to prepare students to participate in the ProStart program alongside their peers to earn a Certificate of Achievement, which allows students the opportunity to earn cash rewards, scholarships, and college credit. In addition, the Culinary II leveled students operate the school's Wildcat Cafe every Friday, which focuses on a variety of cuisines ranging from regional to international.
The Cat Cafe also offers the opportunity for teachers to purchase a single meal or a Teacher's Card Coupon. Purchasing a Teacher's Card is 30$ and accounts for 6 meals, meaning frequent visitors get one free meal!
Meet The Chef
Jason Wheless is the Chef Instructor at West Ashley High School. He earned degrees from the Culinary Institute of Charleston and the New England Culinary Institute. He has many years of food service experience working as a chef of 82 Queen, Woodlands Resort & Inn, Al Di La, Whole Foods Market, and Blend restaurant. Chef Wheless created the culinary program in 2009 to focus on "hands-on" learning to maximize the students' understanding and appreciation of the industry.
