ABOUT THE TEACHER
Hello and welcome to Roosevelt Culinary Arts!
My name is Ben Rengstorf. I’m the teacher for culinary education at Roosevelt High School. I completed a degree in education from the University of Minnesota (Spanish and ELL) in 2006, and have been a classroom teacher ever since. In 2017, I received a degree in Culinary Arts from Saint Paul College, and I am currently working on a degree in Sustainable Food Systems from Prescott College. I’m passionate about education as well as food, so it is an honor and joy to bring them together in this program.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Roosevelt Culinary Arts is a nationally
We offer three semester long courses: Culinary Arts Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. In each level, we explore in more depth the role food plays in our lives and our cultures. We analyze recipes, practice all sorts of cooking techniques, and get familiar with a wide range of cooking equipment. We study cuisines and chefs from around the world, and we work towards food justice and sustainability for
In addition to gaining expertise in the kitchen, students learn lifelong job readiness skills, are exposed to career opportunities in all sorts of food related industries, and get to experience the entire food system first-hand in partnering with the Roosevelt Urban Farming classes.
Here are examples of the transformative learning opportunities happening in our classroom:
https://youtu.be/7i14ua1R1EU
https://youtu.be/KrAXrF3piQ8
CURICULUM WEBSITE
PROGRAM WEBSITE AND BLOG
LEVEL 1 & 2 SYLLABUS
LEVEL 3 SYLLABUS
We make learning in the kitchen possible for over 200 students each year, which costs over $20,000. Donations make up our entire budget, so your support really makes a difference.
Follow this link to make a tax-deductible donation today, and thank you!
FALL SEMESTER 2022
3rd Hour: Culinary Arts Level 2
4th Hour: Culinary Arts Level 1
5th Hour: Culinary Arts Level 1
6th Hour: Culinary Arts Level 1
SPRING SEMESTER 2023
3rd Hour: Culinary Arts Level 3
5th Hour: Culinary Arts Level 2
Ben Rengstorf
Room 225
ben.rengstorf@mpls.k12.mn.us
612-430-3447