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Cooking Basics
$99.95
| Certificate Valid For: | No Expiration |
|---|---|
| Available Languages: | English |
| Completion Time: | 9 hours |
Course Overview
Skills You Will Achieve: Viewing and interacting with professional chefs, Demonstrating crucial techniques, Safely handling a carving knife, Preparing a roux, Stuffing a turkey, Observing and learning correct cooking procedures,
About This Course
Flexible Self-Paced Learning:
- Tailor your culinary education to fit your schedule with our self-paced training.
- Build a robust knowledge base efficiently and save valuable time.
Accessible Anywhere, Anytime:
- Access core cooking information on mobile phones, tablets, and computers.
- Learn on the go without constraints.
Comprehensive Instructional Content:
- Dive into 19 lessons covering kitchen equipment, portion control, meat cuts, cooking methods, knife skills, plate presentation, seasoning, poultry, seafood, recipe development, waste management, and workplace safety.
Professionally Staged Videos:
- Watch customized videos featuring professional chefs.
- Learn crucial techniques like safe knife handling and preparing perfect dishes.
Foundation of Culinary Success:
- Gain essential skills and knowledge for a successful culinary career.
- Equip yourself with confidence and expertise in cooking fundamentals.
Enroll in Cooking Basics today and unlock your culinary potential!
Topics Covered
Lesson 1: Kitchen Equipment and Tools
Lesson 2: An Introduction to Knives
Lesson 3: Measurements Used in the Kitchen
Lesson 4: Portion Control and Conversations
Lesson 5: Slicing, Dicing and Chopping
Lesson 6: Blanching, Marinating and Breading
Lesson 7: How Foods Respond to Heat
Lesson 8: Moist Heat Cooking Methods
Lesson 9: Dry Heat Cooking Methods
Lesson 10: Dry Heat Cooking Methods Using Fat
Lesson 11: Microwave Cooking
Lesson 12: Sauces
Lesson 13: Basic Cuts of Meat
Lesson 14: Cooking Meats
Lesson 15: Poultry
Lesson 16: An Introduction to Seafood
Lesson 17: Shellfish
Lesson 18: Fin Fish
Lesson 19: Seasoning and Plate Presentation
What You'll Learn
Basic Guidelines for Safe Equipment:
- Learn fundamental kitchen safety guidelines for operating equipment safely.
- Understand proper handling techniques and preventive measures for a secure kitchen environment.
Common Commercial Kitchen Equipment:
- Explore essential equipment like powerful ovens and multifunctional grills.
- Discover their roles and functionalities to enhance your culinary skills.
Choosing the Right Metals for Pots and Pans:
- Understand the importance of metals in cookware for conductivity and durability.
- Learn why specific metals are essential for achieving culinary excellence.
Most Common Pots and Pans in Foodservice:
- Identify essential pots and pans used in professional kitchens.
- Master their uses from simmering to searing for optimal cooking results.
Small Tools, Big Impact in Foodservice:
- Discover indispensable small tools such as precision knives and versatile peelers.
- Learn how these tools elevate your culinary finesse and efficiency.
Elevate Your Culinary Skills:
- Join a journey of culinary discovery to enhance your kitchen proficiency.
- Gain mastery in equipment safety, tool utilization, and culinary techniques.
Enroll today and embark on your journey to becoming a kitchen virtuoso!