3.00 Credits
This course serves the need for the culinary student to acquire fundamental knowledge necessary to their development as a professional chef. Key concepts related to the background of the food services industry, culinary math, menu development, kitchen organization are explored. Students will also learn the foundational skills that are required to produce great foods. Leading preparations of Stocks, Soups, Sauces, Vegetables, Grains and Starches begin the transformation of the student cook to the professional chef.