3.00 Credits
This course will provide the student with a cursory understanding of some of the more intermediate culinary theories and techniques. The primary goal of this class is to acquire the basic culinary skills needed for success in a career as a food service professional. Skills practiced will include basic kitchen safety and sanitation, knife skills, meat and seafood identification and fabrication, dry heat cooking methods, moist heat cooking methods and combination cooking methods. The course also provides an overview of types and anatomy of poultry, meat and seafood, vegetables and fruits, pastas, legumes, and rice, and a review of the various cooking methods used in professional kitchens. For Students in Certificate Program Only. PREREQUISITE: HPRM 2012