Description

The free online course Food Service Excellence - Meat Cutting and Processing covers the key procedures and inspection steps in the meat cutting and processing industry. These are essential for any meat product being sold, whether in a retail setting or to restaurants, as they insure high-quality standards in the food service business. This course will also give you a basic understanding of the various meats, meat cuts and terms for meat cuts, in the food service industry.

The course starts with a module on the science and nutrition of meat, where you will learn about the composition of meat, and terms such as marbling. The course also covers the chemical changes that can happen in the animal before and after slaughter, the aging of the meat, the meat fibres and factors affecting tenderness. You will learn about meat colours and how to prevent discoloration of the meat, as well as abnormalities that can be encountered and diseases associated with meat and meat products. You will be informed about human introduced residues of hormones and antibiotics in meat, the nutrition in meat and proper handling and storage procedures.

Next there is a case study which covers the Canadian inspection and grading regulations for the various meats, and how the different meats have different grading types and levels.  In the final module you will be taken through the different cuts of meat taken from the animal carcasses, detailing the prime and sub-prime cuts, which are then broken down into smaller cuts for restaurant and retail use. This course will be of great interest to anyone working in the food service industry, or farmers looking to know more about how their livestock is processed before it reaches retail or restaurants. So start this course today and learn valuable skills about meat cutting and processing for Food Service industry.