Let’s Get Started in the Kitchen
These core skills will set you up for success in every school kitchen.
Course 2: Fundamental Skills
Build your culinary foundation. Learn essential knife skills, workstation setup, basic cooking methods, and how to prep produce from start to finish.Let’s Learn Together!
LET'S LEARN
Master the Basics with Confidence
This course builds your foundation in school kitchen prep with essential knife skills, workstation setup, and basic cooking methods.
Through videos, demos, and hands-on activities, you'll gain the skills needed for safe, efficient, and consistent food production.
- Set up your workstation for safety and efficiency
- Learn proper knife use, maintenance, and safety
- Practice chop and drop, dicing, and processing methods
- Convert As Purchased to Edible Portion (AP to EP)
- Explore blanching, steaming, roasting, sautéing, and more
- Understand basic cold food production and salad prep
