Culinary Foundations
This is the first "Hands On" course all students must take in the program. In this course students will learn all of the essential foundation skills required to build a strong foundation for their career in professional foodservice. Some of the skills taught include, basic knife skill techniques, equipment use and identification, stock production, mother sauces, basic meat fabrications and identifications as well as Garde Manger techniques. Skills learned in this course are used through-out the program and in the industry. This is a required course for students wanting the Culinary Arts Diploma.
Days: Monday - Friday
Times: Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Friday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Next Session Dates: January 16, 2024 - March 23, 2024
Instructor: Chef Brandon Palmer
Site: BPACE Culinary Arts Training Facility/Blue Kitchen
Textbook: Professional Cooking, 9th Edition/Included
Advanced/International Cuisine
Advanced/International cuisine course covers cuisines of many European countries such as France, Britan, Germany, as well as the three regions of Italy as well as Asian countries such as China, Japan, Thailand, India, Vietnam. Students are taught the history and culture of the various countries as well as prepare some classic Dishes.
Days: Monday - Friday
Times: 8:00am - 1:30 pm
Prerequisite: Culinary Foundations Completion
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Site: BPACE Maine Street Cafe
Textbook: International Cuisine
Restaurant Management and Operations (Maine Street Cafe)
This is the last class in the course for students wanting the Culinary Arts Diploma. In this course students use the skills learned in the Culinary Arts Academy to help the Instructor Manage and operate of of the Adult School Cafes. Students assist in the menu preparation, food production, food service, marketing, and cash management. Completion of this course fulfills all requirements for the Culinary Arts Academy full Diploma.
Days: Monday - Friday Times: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Prerequisite: Completion of all classes in the Culinary Arts Academy
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Site: BPACE Maine Street Cafe
Textbook: None