Culinary Arts Techniques SOC 102

Location: 

Various; distance learning format

Length: 

Varies; self-study.

Dates: 

February 2019 – Present.

Instructional delivery format: 

Hybrid course/exam

Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe proper food safety and sanitation procedures; identify a variety of kitchen tools and procedures necessary to use them; distinguish various knives and discuss best practices for their maintenance; select proper flavorings to enhance dish, describe how heat alters food; select and describe various stocks, sauces, soups; distinguish between different cuts of beef, veal, and lamb; distinguish between types of poultry and describe their inspection and grading processes; identify a variety of fruits and vegetables and their proper storage; describe various potatoes, pastas and grains; and select the best greens and vegetables, garnishes and dressings for salads.

Instruction: 

Major topics include: various aspects of the culinary profession, including kitchen safety and sanitation, kitchen tools, procedures, and culinary techniques. This course includes an additional lab component.

Credit recommendation: 

 In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Introduction to Culinary Arts, Culinary Arts Foundations, or Introductory Cooking (2/19 administrative review).