Oak Ridge High SchoolCulinary I
Course
El Dorado Hills, CA
4Weeks
Program Details & Enrollment Information
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Program Overview
Culinary I: 4-Week Course Program
This course covers the relationship of nutrition to health and well-being; the selection, preparation and care of food, meal management and optimal use of food dollars. In addition, the course demonstrates competencies needed for planning, preparing and serving food attractively and nutritiously within a given time schedule. At ORHS, cooking lab is limited to once per week.
Program Objectives
- Develop fundamental culinary skills and techniques.
- Understand the principles of kitchen safety and hygiene.
- Learn the art of flavor balancing and presentation.
- Gain confidence in preparing a variety of dishes.
Curriculum Overview
- Week 1: Introduction to Culinary Arts and Knife Skills
- Week 2: Understanding Ingredients and Cooking Techniques
- Week 3: Mastering Sauces, Soups, and Stocks
- Week 4: Plating, Presentation, and Final Assessment
Join us in Culinary I to start your journey in the exciting world of culinary arts. Our expert instructors are committed to providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in any kitchen environment.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Sous Chef
- Pastry Chef
- Culinary Instructor
- Food Stylist
- Catering Manager
- Restaurant Manager
- Private Chef
- Food Critic
- Recipe Developer
- Food and Beverage Director
Skills you will gain
- Food Safety
- Knife Skills
- Menu Planning
- Basic Cooking Techniques
- Baking Basics
- Sauce Preparation
- Vegetable Preparation
- Meat Preparation
- Poultry Preparation
- Seafood Preparation