Course Overview
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. You will also learn to cook a variety of dishes from different parts of the world. You will learn African, Italian, French, Caribbean, Chinese cuisines and many more! Also, you will learn the art of plating and presentation and a variety of cocktails. Throughout the course, you will find various colorful graphics, pictures, and videos to help you keep your interest. 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.
What you’ll learn
- Discuss the basic culinary skills.
- Analyze the adequate temperature ranges required for proper storage of different food items.
- Summarize the four most important food-borne illnesses and their causative organisms.
- Identify the age groups that are at a higher risk of getting affected by food-borne illnesses.
- Explain some of the essential knife-cutting skills and methods of using honing rods to sharpen the knives.
- How to prepare African and Intercontinental cuisines.
- Recognize the characteristics of common herbs and spices and their medical benefits.
Requirements
Candidates must;
- Be proficient in English Language.
- Have access to either a computer or smartphone with internet connectivity.
- Be equipped with quality webcam and headphones.
Duration & Fees
- Regular – 8 Weeks – ₦150,000
- Fast-Track – 6 Weeks – ₦255,000
Program Dates
- August – October, 2024
- October – December, 2024
- February – April, 2025
- May – July, 2025
