Culinary and Hospitality Professional Cooking & Catering 450 Hours 6 Months Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features This program has two modules: •Professional Cooking •Professional Catering The food-service industry continues to expand with a wide variety of new restaurants opening every day. Learn the cooking and baking principles you need to begin your career in this exciting industry with our Professional Cooking course, offered by our accredited school partners. Learn the basics for planning dishes and menus, selecting quality ingredients, and preparing and presenting food in exceptional ways. This course explores professional techniques and methods for creating hundreds of recipes both traditional and contemporary. From cooking meat, poultry, and game, to preparing purely vegetarian dishes, to baking cakes, pies, and pastries, this Professional Cooking course will take you through the full spectrum of food preparation and presentation while inspiring you to create recipes of your very own. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Identify the common kitchen setup and equipment • Identify the steps for creating soups, sauces, and stocks • Identify the steps for cooking meat, poultry, and fish • Identify methods for creating salads, dressings, dips, and hors d’oeuvres • Identify methods for preparing breads, cakes, pies, and desserts Our comprehensive Professional Catering course will take you through all the steps involved in operating a successful catering business. From planning an event step-by-step, to developing a full menu, to managing your clients and employees, this course offers solutions and considerations for all types of related issues that may arise. Learn the skills and techniques you need to build and grow a successful catering business today! After completing this course, you should be able to: • Comprehend different types of catering and their components • Identify methods for building a client base and engaging customers • Identify the steps involved in the catering operation • Identify methods for controlling risk and guiding employee behavior • Identify conflict resolution strategies and basic human resource management principles Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Professional Cooking Module 1 The Cooking Industry • Food-Service Industry • Kitchens Organization • Sanitation • Food Hazards • Food Storage • Safety • Preventing Injury • Tools • Cooking Equipment • Processing Equipment • Basic Principles of Cooking • Heat Management • Food Science • Molecular Gastronomy • Cooking Methods • Building Flavor Professional Cooking Module 2 Planning and Organizing Production • Building the Menu • Recipes • The Written Recipe • Cost Management • Food Cost Calculations • Nutrition • Nutrients • The Balanced Diet • Cooking Healthful Meals • Preliminary Cooking and Flavoring • Using the Knife • Mise en Place • Preparation for Frying • Handling Convenience Foods Professional Cooking Module 3 Stocks, Sauces, and Soups • Stock Procedures • Stock Ingredients • Understanding Sauces • Roux • Thickening Agents • Finishing Techniques • Sauce Families • Reductions and Glazes • Convenience Bases • Classification of Soups • Service of Soups • Clear Soups • Vegetable Soups • Cream Soups • Broths • Thick Soups • Bisques • Specialty Soups Professional Cooking Module 4 Meats and Game • Understanding Meats and Game • Inspection and Grading • Basic Quality Factors • Aging • Basic Cuts • Selecting Meats • Fabricating Meats • Bone Structure • Tenderness • Doneness • Game and Specialty Meats • Storage of Meats • Cooking Meats and Game • Roasting • Baking • Braising Professional Cooking Module 5 Poultry and Game Birds • Composition and Structure • Inspection and Grading • Cutting Up Chicken • Classification and Market Forms • Handling and Storage • Trussing Methods • Roasting and Baking • Broiling and Grilling • Pan-Frying and Deep Frying • Simmering and Poaching • Braising • Dressings and Stuffings Professional Cooking Module 6 Fish and Shellfish • Fin Fish • Composition and Structure • Cutting Fish • Varieties and Characteristics • Mollusks • Cephalopods • Crustaceans • Baking • Broiling and Grilling • Deep-Frying • Poaching and Simmering • Steaming and Mixed Cooking Techniques • Seafood Served Raw Professional Cooking Module 7 Vegetables, Legumes, and Grains • Controlling Quality Changes During Cooking • General Rules of Vegetable Cookery • Standards of Quality in Cooked Vegetables • Fresh Vegetables • Processed Vegetables • Storage • Boiling and Steaming • Sauteing and Pan-Frying • Braising • Baking • Cooking Potatoes • Cooking for Vegetarian Dishes • Menus for Vegetarian Diets Professional Cooking Module 8 Salads, Sandwiches, and Hors d’Oeuvres • Salad Dressings • Oil and Vinegar Salad Dressings • Emulsified Dressings • Types of Salads • Sandwich Bread • Spreads • Fillings • Types of Sandwiches • Making Sandwiches • Serving Hors d’Oeuvres • Canapes • Cocktails • Relishes • Dips Professional Cooking Module 9 Breakfast, Cured Foods, and Cold Foods • Understanding Eggs • Pancakes and Waffles • French Toast • Breakfast Meats • Dairy Products • Coffee and Tea • Sausages • Curing and Smoking • Pates • Terrines • Handling and Service of Cold Dishes • Aspic and Chaud-Froid • Foie Gras • Rillettes Professional Cooking Module 10 Baking Breads • Principles of Baking • Formulas and Measurement • Baking Process • Scaling • Flours, Meals, and Starches • Fats • Liquids • Salt, Flavorings, and Spices • Sugars • Leavening Agents • Understanding Yeast Products • Mixing Methods • Bread and Roll Formulas • Quick Breads • Mixing and Production Methods Professional Cooking Module 11 Desserts • Understanding Cake Making • Cake Formula Types • Baking and Cooling • Creaming Method • Assembling and Icing Cakes • Cookie Characteristics and Their Causes • Cookie Types and Makeup Methods • Pies and Pastries • Pie Doughs • Fillings • Meringues • Fruit Desserts • Puff Pastry • Custards • Pudding • Dessert Sauces Professional Catering Module 1 Introduction to Catering • Types of Catering • Catering Management • Catering Segments • On/Off-Premise Catering • The Caterer and the Client • Taking an Event • Safeguards • Corporate Catering • Cost and Profit Relationship • The Catering Market • Mission Statement • Growing the Business Professional Catering Module 2 Getting Started • Choosing Your Client • Creating a Customer Base • Needs, Wants, Demands • Prospecting Strategies • Social Media Marketing • Types of Social Media • Engaging Customers • Standard Catering Website • The Seven Functions of Catering • Planning • Operations • Implementing Professional Catering Module 3 The Catering Operation • Planning • The Menu • Barriers to Planning • Successful Business Plan • Operational Tasks • Recipes • Convenience Foods • Branded Menu Items • Organizing the Event • Catering Management Tasks • Purchasing • Ordering and Receiving Professional Catering Module 4 Catering Equipment • Equipment and Design Considerations • Utilities • Workstations • Procuring Catering Equipment • Professional Equipment Supplier • Consultants and Architects • Rental Services • Implementing • Employee-Supportive Culture • Service Styles • Uniforms • Room Arrangement Professional Catering Module 5 Control & Legalities • Controlling • Standard Operating Procedures • Guiding Employee Behavior • Cash Flow • Risk Management • Insurance • Legal Issues • Safety Committees • Beverage Management • Forming the Beverage Plan • Site Inspection • Beverage Packages Professional Catering Module 6 Management • Conflict Resolution • Dimensions of Conflict • Principled Negotiation • People Skills • Sustainable Catering • Sustainable Business Practices • Sustainable Green Zones • Human Resources Management • Federal Employment Laws • Recruiting • Gathering Information and Interviewing • Collective Bargaining After completing this course, you should be able to: • Identify the common kitchen setup and equipment • Identify the steps for creating soups, sauces, and stocks • Identify the steps for cooking meat, poultry, and fish • Identify methods for creating salads, dressings, dips, and hors d’oeuvres • Identify methods for preparing breads, cakes, pies, and desserts • Comprehend different types of catering and their components • Identify methods for building a client base and engaging customers • Identify the steps involved in the catering operation • Identify methods for controlling risk and guiding employee behavior • Identify conflict resolution strategies and basic human resource management principles All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader Upon successful completion of our Professional Catering course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position in the field and to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Catering Associate (CCA). Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board. Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce. Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers. Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. Support Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey. Relevancy We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce. Certification Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost. Simulations and Case Studies Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job. Engaging and Interactive Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end. Program Description Description Audience Learning Objectives Support Description Completion Time This program has two modules: •Professional Cooking •Professional Catering The food-service industry continues to expand with a wide variety of new restaurants opening every day. Learn the cooking and baking principles you need to begin your career in this exciting industry with our Professional Cooking course, offered by our accredited school partners. Learn the basics for planning dishes and menus, selecting quality ingredients, and preparing and presenting food in exceptional ways. This course explores professional techniques and methods for creating hundreds of recipes both traditional and contemporary. From cooking meat, poultry, and game, to preparing purely vegetarian dishes, to baking cakes, pies, and pastries, this Professional Cooking course will take you through the full spectrum of food preparation and presentation while inspiring you to create recipes of your very own. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Identify the common kitchen setup and equipment • Identify the steps for creating soups, sauces, and stocks • Identify the steps for cooking meat, poultry, and fish • Identify methods for creating salads, dressings, dips, and hors d’oeuvres • Identify methods for preparing breads, cakes, pies, and desserts Our comprehensive Professional Catering course will take you through all the steps involved in operating a successful catering business. From planning an event step-by-step, to developing a full menu, to managing your clients and employees, this course offers solutions and considerations for all types of related issues that may arise. Learn the skills and techniques you need to build and grow a successful catering business today! After completing this course, you should be able to: • Comprehend different types of catering and their components • Identify methods for building a client base and engaging customers • Identify the steps involved in the catering operation • Identify methods for controlling risk and guiding employee behavior • Identify conflict resolution strategies and basic human resource management principles Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! The intended audience for this program is individuals that are seeking to enhance their skills cooking and catering or enter the field as a professional caterer. After completing this course, you should be able to: • Identify the common kitchen setup and equipment • Identify the steps for creating soups, sauces, and stocks • Identify the steps for cooking meat, poultry, and fish • Identify methods for creating salads, dressings, dips, and hors d’oeuvres • Identify methods for preparing breads, cakes, pies, and desserts • Comprehend different types of catering and their components • Identify methods for building a client base and engaging customers • Identify the steps involved in the catering operation • Identify methods for controlling risk and guiding employee behavior • Identify conflict resolution strategies and basic human resource management principles Though this program is a self-paced program it is supported by an educational mentor. Educational mentors are subject matter experts who have years of experience in their field as well as the necessary educational training and credentials to work as an expert. The mentor is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and even industry questions. Mentors also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement. In eLearning, motivation is a key tool to success. Because of this, mentors provide encouraging comments, feedback, and coaching to motivate learners throughout the duration of the program to support completion and success! Though you are provided a full 12 months access to your program, the average completion time is only 6 months! FAQ How do I request more information about a course? To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What is the difference between online courses and classroom courses? Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times. I’m not sure if I will be able to successfully take on online course, what should I do? Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. Do I need a degree or high school diploma to take an online course? No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What do I need to take an online course? To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today. What format will my online course be in? Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more. Do I have to be local to take a course? No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world. Do you offer or accept any financial assistance options? We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910. What does the course duration mean? Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends. What does “Certification Voucher Included” mean? Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential. When will I start my course? Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. 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Will I receive any job search assistance or externship opportunity after I finish my course? Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services. $3,695.00 Enroll Now Overview Ready to dive in? Program Description FAQ Training Plan Any Questions? Start a Live Chat Call Us 1-855-201-6910
