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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
CUL 251A | Title:
CULINARY FUNDAMENTALS 1 |
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Full Title:
Culinary Fundamentals 1 |
Last Reviewed:11/27/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 26.25 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 4.50 | 8 min. | Lab Scheduled | 78.75 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 6.00 | | Contact Total | 105.00 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 52.50 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade Only
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:
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Introduction to fundamental theory, techniques and practice of knife skills as it relates to the cold kitchen or pantry station for the commercial kitchen.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in CUL 250 (OR DIET 50) and CUL 250.1
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Introduction to fundamental theory, techniques and practice of knife skills as it relates to the cold kitchen or pantry station for the commercial kitchen.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Concurrent Enrollment in CUL 250 (OR DIET 50) and CUL 250.1
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100 or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Apply a working knowledge of sanitation and safety as applied in a professional kitchen.
2. Perform basic knife cuts in an appropriate time frame as expected in a professional culinary environment.
3. Define and use the basic terminology and techniques involved in working the cold side (Garde Manger) of a professional kitchen.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Describe and identify parts of a knife and demonstrate correct knife care, sharpening, and
safety techniques.
2. Employ effective manual dexterity to ensure speed, accuracy, and safety as necessary in a
professional kitchen.
3. Prepare fruits and vegetables for cooking or service, cutting uniformly into a variety of
precision and production cuts.
4. Identify dimensions of a variety of precision and production cuts.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of dry, moist and combination heat cooking techniques to
eggs and a variety, fruits and vegetables.
6. Identify, and properly utilize, and maintain equipment and tools found in commercial
kitchens.
7. Employ a working vocabulary of culinary terms.
8. Interpret and manipulate various recipes.
9. Define and implement mise-en-place.
10. Perform the basic duties of the pantry station.
11. Prepare a variety of salads and present them attractively for service.
12. Prepare a variety of emulsified and non-emulsified dressings.
13. Apply proper seasoning to all food prepared.
14. Apply preservation technology to a variety of food products.
15. Prepare a variety of dessert sauces.
16. Employ effective manual dexterity to ensure speed and organizational skills that result in
timely, efficient production.
17. Analyze and evaluate finished products.
18. Practice and apply food waste control principles.
19. Apply principles and proper procedures for sanitation and safe, hygienic food handling.
20. Employ standards of professionalism, teamwork and leadership in the professional kitchen.
Topics and Scope
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I. Identification of Knives and their Uses
A. Knife types
B. Knife parts
II. Using Knives and Sharpening Tools
A. Using knives
1. Safety rules
2. Proper gripping/handling
3. Washing and storing
B. Sharpening/honing tools
C. Standard Cuts and Cutting
D. Dimensions of cuts
III. Fruits and Vegetables
A. Seasonal fruit and vegetable identification
B. Storage and preservation
C. Cutting techniques
D. Cooking techniques
1. Dry heat
2. Moist heat
3. Combination methods
IV. Eggs
A. Storage and preparation
B. Cooking techniques
V. Basic Tools and Pieces of Equipment
A. Hand tools
B. Measuring and portioning devices
C. Cookware
D. Processing equipment
E. Storage containers
F. Heavy equipment
G. Buffet equipment
VI. Culinary Terminology and Kitchen Hierarchy
A. Brigade system
B. Modern kitchen hierarchy
VII. Menus and Recipes
A. Types and seasonality
B. Language
C. Standardized recipes
D. Measurements and conversions
E. Controlling food costs
VIII. Mise-en-Place
A. Tools and equipment
B. Ingredients
C. Preparing to cook
D. Organizing a work station
E. Cleaning and maintaining a workstation and a kitchen
IX. Basic Duties of the Pantry Station
A. Proper mise-en-place for restaurant service
B. Cold food production
C. Portion control
D. Quality control
X. Salads
A. Categories of salads
1. Composed
2. Tossed
3. Bound
B. Dressings and Sauces
1. Emulsified
2. Non-emulsified
3. Reduction
4. Dipping
5. Condiments
XI. Seasonings
A. Salt
B. Pepper
C. Chiles
D. Herbs and spices
E. Umami
XII. Food Preservation
A. Pickling
B. Fermenting
XIII. Dessert Sauces
A. Coulis
B. Crème anglaise
C. Caramel
D. Chocolate
XIV. Sensory Evaluation
XV. Sanitation and Safety Practices in the Professional Kitchen
XVI. Attributes of the Professional Chef
A. Teamwork and leadership
B. Efficient time management and accuracy
C. Following written and verbal directions
Concepts presented in lecture are applied and practiced in lab.
Assignments:
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Lecture Related Assignments:
1. Reading assignments, approximately 30-50 pages per week
2. Complete worksheets on topics including parts of knives; knife safety, sharpening and care,
names and dimensions of precision cuts
3. One to three writing assignments
4. Three to four quizzes
5. Practical final exam (written portion included)
Lab Related Assignments:
1. Practical laboratory work and skill demonstrations of knife handling, care and sharpening
techniques
2. Practical laboratory work and skill demonstrations of classical precision and production cuts
3. Six to eight practical cooking assessments
4. Self-assessment and critique
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 5 - 10% |
Writing assignment(s) | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 10 - 20% |
Worksheets, self-assessment and critique | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 40 - 60% |
Practical laboratory work, skill performance exams, practical cooking assessments | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 10 - 20% |
Quizzes and final exam | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 5 - 20% |
Attendance, participation, and professionalism | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals. 6th ed. Labensky, Sarah and Hause, Alan and Martel, Priscilla. Pearson. 2019
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