Cooking Basics - Food Hygiene, Kitchen Utensils & Seasonings

Some people entering the culinary field are unaware of the basic skills required to become a skillful cook, resulting in the entry of incompetent chefs into the workforce. If you want to work towards becoming a successful chef, then enrolling in this course will help you build a solid foundation in various culinary skills. You will learn about using knives properly, honing rods and their correct use, working with dough, cleaning vegetables and so forth.

There are three topics within this course. The first lists some of the most important culinary techniques that you must know, such as knife skills, the significance of kitchen safety, knowledge of sauces, and stock making. This topic also mentions the four most common food-borne illnesses and the temperature ranges that can prevent these diseases from developing. Continuing on, you will examine essential kitchen utensils and their uses, along with basic knife skills and how you can improve them.

The last topic mentions some of the medically significant herbs and spices that are commonly used in kitchens worldwide. Clear pictures of these herbs and spices are also presented, so that you can identify them easily and use them to enhance both your cooking and your health. Throughout the course, you will find various colorful graphics, pictures, and videos to help you keep your interest. Once you have fully grasped the course’s content, you will take a brief assessment to become eligible for an official Alison certificate.