Basic French Cuisine

Description

The Basic Cuisine programme (Basic Certificate) opens the door to the adventures of French cuisine.
From day one, you begin to master the basic skills: from how to hold a knife properly, to how to peel vegetables or how to truss a chicken. As the term progresses, techniques are layered on one another, and become more complex. Demonstrations become more menu-oriented, incorporating such elements as organisation, preparation, balance and timing. Students also learn how to use and integrate condiments, herbs and spices into their recipes producing a variety of flavours which complement the dishes prepared.

Study Modules

• French culinary terms and definitions
• The use and care of cookery equipment
• Working in a safe and hygienic manner
• Food preparation and mise en place
• Work organisation and planning
• Introduction to French Cuisine
• French classical cooking techniques
• Variations of cooking methods
• Fonds de Cuisine and foundation sauces production
• Commodities - Product recognition