Summary of Kitchen Essentials & Basic Food Preparation (2024)

The student will learn theoretical and demonstratepractical skills in basic culinary tasks, basic food preparation and foodpresentation in a commercial establishment. Topics will include the following:Application of basic techniques of commercial cookery; Application of standardsafety procedures for handling stuffs; Clean and maintain kitchen equipment andutensils; Organize and prepare food products and meals; Prepare and store foodin a safe and hygienic manner, Receive and securely store food in-coming goods;Establish and maintain quality control in food production; Identify, prepareand portion various meats; Prepare and store food in a safe and hygienicmanner, prepare appetizers and salads; Prepare soups, stocks and sauces;Prepare vegetables, eggs and farinaceous dishes; Present and display foodproducts. This course will be the hands on of the Basic Food Preparation.