Culinary Techniques (2016)

Discuss basic kitchen safety

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    Discuss basic kitchen safety

Discuss contents and reasons for using a standard recipe

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    Discuss contents and reasons for using a standard recipe

Outline the procedure for writing a standard recipe

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    Outline the procedure for writing a standard recipe

Describe the process for writing requisitions

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    Describe the process for writing requisitions

Discuss reasons for substitutions in standard recipes and how to make substitutions

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    Discuss reasons for substitutions in standard recipes and how to make substitutions

Explain the phrase "Mise en Place"

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    Explain the phrase "Mise en Place"

Describe procedures for organizing work and assembling supplies

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    Describe procedures for organizing work and assembling supplies

Discuss guidelines for timing food preparation

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    Discuss guidelines for timing food preparation

Write a standard recipe

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    Write a standard recipe

Prepare written requisitions for a recipe

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    Prepare written requisitions for a recipe

Weigh and measure dry ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

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    Weigh and measure dry ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

Weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

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    Weigh and measure liquid ingredients using the proper equipment and tools

Read and follow a standard recipe

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    Read and follow a standard recipe

Identify smallwares and sharpening tools

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    Identify smallwares and sharpening tools

Discuss the parts of a knife and a steel

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    Discuss the parts of a knife and a steel

Discuss care of knives

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    Discuss care of knives

List rules to follow when sharpening and using knives

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    List rules to follow when sharpening and using knives

Describe classical cuts

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    Describe classical cuts

Identify food preparation tools and utensils

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    Identify food preparation tools and utensils

Identify cooking tools and utensils

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    Identify cooking tools and utensils

Identify baking tools and utensils

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    Identify baking tools and utensils

Identify food handling tools and utensils

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    Identify food handling tools and utensils

Discuss rules to observe when using and caring for tools and utensils

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    Discuss rules to observe when using and caring for tools and utensils

Use a steel

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    Use a steel

Sharpen a French knife

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    Sharpen a French knife

Demonstrate classical cuts

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    Demonstrate classical cuts

Discuss the types/categories of equipment used in a professional kitchen

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    Discuss the types/categories of equipment used in a professional kitchen

Identify basic tools and equipment

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    Identify basic tools and equipment

Describe basic safety techniques to use in a kitchen

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    Describe basic safety techniques to use in a kitchen

Discuss food contact surfaces that must be sanitized prior to use

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    Discuss food contact surfaces that must be sanitized prior to use

Identify the equipment in your lab kitchen

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    Identify the equipment in your lab kitchen

Operate the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

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    Operate the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

Clean and sanitize the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

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    Clean and sanitize the various pieces of equipment in your lab kitchen

Discuss the elements of taste

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    Discuss the elements of taste

List basic staples of cooking

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    List basic staples of cooking

Discuss the use of seasonings, flavorings, extracts and aromatics

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    Discuss the use of seasonings, flavorings, extracts and aromatics

Describe the purpose and use of marinades and rubs

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    Describe the purpose and use of marinades and rubs

Discuss condiments

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    Discuss condiments

Describe various cooking methods and their use

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    Describe various cooking methods and their use

Discuss the physiology of applying heat to "cook" items

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    Discuss the physiology of applying heat to "cook" items

Discuss color and texture in cooking

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    Discuss color and texture in cooking

Explain the rules of presentation

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    Explain the rules of presentation

Review standard weights and measures

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    Review standard weights and measures

Determine proper cooking methods for various items

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    Determine proper cooking methods for various items

Determine seasonings for specific foods

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    Determine seasonings for specific foods

Design a plate and platter presentation

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    Design a plate and platter presentation

Identify spices, herbs, and seasonings

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    Identify spices, herbs, and seasonings

Identify basic types, uses, and quality of stocks

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    Identify basic types, uses, and quality of stocks

Discuss the basic types, uses, and quality of sauces

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    Discuss the basic types, uses, and quality of sauces

Describe thickening agents

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    Describe thickening agents

Identify types and standards of quality for soups

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    Identify types and standards of quality for soups

Discuss factors related to the use of convenience foods

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    Discuss factors related to the use of convenience foods

Describe ways to serve soups and sauces

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    Describe ways to serve soups and sauces

Create an evaluation sheet for stocks, sauces, and soups

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    Create an evaluation sheet for stocks, sauces, and soups

Prepare and evaluate various convenience products

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    Prepare and evaluate various convenience products

Prepare and evaluate stocks

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    Prepare and evaluate stocks

Prepare and evaluate sauces

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    Prepare and evaluate sauces

Prepare and evaluate soups

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    Prepare and evaluate soups

List the basic types of salads

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    List the basic types of salads

State the basic parts of a salad

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    State the basic parts of a salad

Discuss the preparation, handling, and storage of salad ingredients

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    Discuss the preparation, handling, and storage of salad ingredients

Describe basic guidelines for making salads

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    Describe basic guidelines for making salads

Identify factors related to quality

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    Identify factors related to quality

Discuss factors affecting gelatins

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    Discuss factors affecting gelatins

Describe methods of serving salads

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    Describe methods of serving salads

List the basic types of dressings and how to use them

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    List the basic types of dressings and how to use them

Prepare and evaluate dressings

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    Prepare and evaluate dressings

Prepare and evaluate various salads

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    Prepare and evaluate various salads

State basic guidelines for vegetable and fruit production

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    State basic guidelines for vegetable and fruit production

Discuss guidelines for fruit production

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    Discuss guidelines for fruit production

Describe market forms of vegetables and fruits

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    Describe market forms of vegetables and fruits

Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked vegetables

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    Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked vegetables

Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked fruits

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    Discuss standards of quality for fresh and cooked fruits

List methods of preparing vegetables

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    List methods of preparing vegetables

Describe methods of preparing fruits

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    Describe methods of preparing fruits

Outline methods of cooking and serving vegetables

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    Outline methods of cooking and serving vegetables

Outline methods of cooking and serving fruits

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    Outline methods of cooking and serving fruits

Prepare and evaluate vegetables

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    Prepare and evaluate vegetables

Prepare and evaluate fruits

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    Prepare and evaluate fruits

List common types of pasta

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    List common types of pasta

List types and market forms of rice

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    List types and market forms of rice

Discuss legumes

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    Discuss legumes

Describe grains and other starches

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    Describe grains and other starches

Describe procedures for handling and storing starches

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    Describe procedures for handling and storing starches

Outline factors to consider when cooking and using starches

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    Outline factors to consider when cooking and using starches

Discuss standards of quality for various starches

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    Discuss standards of quality for various starches

Prepare and evaluate pasta

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    Prepare and evaluate pasta

Prepare and evaluate rice

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    Prepare and evaluate rice

Prepare and evaluate legumes

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    Prepare and evaluate legumes

Prepare and evaluate grains and/or other starches

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    Prepare and evaluate grains and/or other starches

Describe basic types of sandwiches

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    Describe basic types of sandwiches

Discuss basic sandwich ingredients

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    Discuss basic sandwich ingredients

Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in sandwich making

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    Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in sandwich making

Discuss wrapping and storage of sandwiches

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    Discuss wrapping and storage of sandwiches

Outline standards of quality for sandwiches

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    Outline standards of quality for sandwiches

List types of hors d'oeuvres and canapés

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    List types of hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Discuss factors to consider when making and storing hors d'oeuvres and canapés

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    Discuss factors to consider when making and storing hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Describe proper platter presentation for hors d'oeuvres and canapés

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    Describe proper platter presentation for hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Prepare and evaluate hot sandwiches

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    Prepare and evaluate hot sandwiches

Prepare and evaluate cold sandwiches

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    Prepare and evaluate cold sandwiches

Prepare and evaluate hors d'oeuvres and canapés

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    Prepare and evaluate hors d'oeuvres and canapés

Plate and present sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres and canapés

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    Plate and present sandwiches, hors d'oeuvres and canapés

List the main classes of cheese

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    List the main classes of cheese

Outline quality grades

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    Outline quality grades

Describe cheese making processes

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    Describe cheese making processes

Discuss common cheese textures

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    Discuss common cheese textures

Describe proper handling of cheese

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    Describe proper handling of cheese

Outline the uses of cheese

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    Outline the uses of cheese

Discuss types of food using cheese as a main ingredient

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    Discuss types of food using cheese as a main ingredient

Describe the principles of cheese cookery

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    Describe the principles of cheese cookery

Outline the nutritional importance of eggs

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    Outline the nutritional importance of eggs

Discuss the common uses of eggs and common egg dishes

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    Discuss the common uses of eggs and common egg dishes

List market forms of eggs, their use and storage

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    List market forms of eggs, their use and storage

Describe ways to keep eggs and egg products safe and sanitary

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    Describe ways to keep eggs and egg products safe and sanitary

Discuss the various types of milk and cream and their uses

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    Discuss the various types of milk and cream and their uses

Describe various types of cultured dairy products

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    Describe various types of cultured dairy products

Discuss the uses of butter and margarine

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    Discuss the uses of butter and margarine

Prepare and evaluate cheese dishes

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    Prepare and evaluate cheese dishes

Prepare and evaluate egg dishes

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    Prepare and evaluate egg dishes

Discuss features unique to breakfast meals

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    Discuss features unique to breakfast meals

List common breakfast foods and condiments

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    List common breakfast foods and condiments

Describe types of breakfast menus

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    Describe types of breakfast menus

Outline uses of fruit and juices in breakfast menus

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    Outline uses of fruit and juices in breakfast menus

Discuss battered products

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    Discuss battered products

Outline the steps in preparing to serve breakfast

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    Outline the steps in preparing to serve breakfast

Prepare and evaluate breakfast fruits and juices

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    Prepare and evaluate breakfast fruits and juices

Discuss poultry type and fabrication

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    Discuss poultry type and fabrication

Describe safe handling of poultry

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    Describe safe handling of poultry

Discuss methods for cooking poultry and factors affecting cooking

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    Discuss methods for cooking poultry and factors affecting cooking

Recognize types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, veal, variety meats)

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    Recognize types of meat (beef, pork, lamb, veal, variety meats)

Discuss cuts and grades of beef and veal

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    Discuss cuts and grades of beef and veal

Describe cuts and grades of pork

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    Describe cuts and grades of pork

Discuss cuts and grades of lamb

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    Discuss cuts and grades of lamb

Outline portion weight specifications and shrinkage for meats and poultry

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    Outline portion weight specifications and shrinkage for meats and poultry

Discuss methods for cooking meat and factors affecting cooking

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    Discuss methods for cooking meat and factors affecting cooking

Recall factors affecting meat carving and carving techniques

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    Recall factors affecting meat carving and carving techniques

Discuss fish and seafood types and fabrication

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    Discuss fish and seafood types and fabrication

Describe factors affecting selection, storage and use of fish and seafood

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    Describe factors affecting selection, storage and use of fish and seafood

Outline principles and common methods of cooking fish and seafood

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    Outline principles and common methods of cooking fish and seafood

Discuss types and fabrication of game

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    Discuss types and fabrication of game

Describe other protein sources

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    Describe other protein sources

Identify cuts of beef

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    Identify cuts of beef

Cut up a whole chicken

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    Cut up a whole chicken

Prepare and evaluate poultry dishes

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    Prepare and evaluate poultry dishes

Prepare and evaluate meat dishes using moist heat methods

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    Prepare and evaluate meat dishes using moist heat methods

Prepare and evaluate fish/seafood dishes

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    Prepare and evaluate fish/seafood dishes

Prepare meat, fish or poultry dish using combined methods of cooking

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    Prepare meat, fish or poultry dish using combined methods of cooking

Define baking terms

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    Define baking terms

Identify baking equipment and utensils including use and care

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    Identify baking equipment and utensils including use and care

Identify ingredients, properties, and functions of various ingredients used in baking

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    Identify ingredients, properties, and functions of various ingredients used in baking

List steps for using yeast

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    List steps for using yeast

Discuss techniques used in baking

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    Discuss techniques used in baking

List common types of yeast breads and quick breads

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    List common types of yeast breads and quick breads

Discuss standard of quality and factors which influence the quality of bread products

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    Discuss standard of quality and factors which influence the quality of bread products

Calculate recipe conversions

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    Calculate recipe conversions

Prepare and evaluate crusty, soft, and specialty yeast products

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    Prepare and evaluate crusty, soft, and specialty yeast products

Prepare and evaluate quick breads

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    Prepare and evaluate quick breads

List types of cakes

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    List types of cakes

Discuss mixing and baking techniques

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    Discuss mixing and baking techniques

Describe standards of quality for cakes

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    Describe standards of quality for cakes

State basic types of icing and preparation

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    State basic types of icing and preparation

Describe basic icing and decorating tools and techniques

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    Describe basic icing and decorating tools and techniques

List types of fillings, toppings, and sauces for baked goods

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    List types of fillings, toppings, and sauces for baked goods

Describe the basic types of cookies

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    Describe the basic types of cookies

List general rules for cookie preparation and quality standards

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    List general rules for cookie preparation and quality standards

Discuss the application of mixes and other value added products

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    Discuss the application of mixes and other value added products

Describe storage of cakes and cookies

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    Describe storage of cakes and cookies

Prepare and evaluate various cakes

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    Prepare and evaluate various cakes

Prepare and evaluate icings

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    Prepare and evaluate icings

Demonstrate basic icing and decorating techniques

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    Demonstrate basic icing and decorating techniques

Create a variety of fillings and toppings for baked goods

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    Create a variety of fillings and toppings for baked goods

Prepare and evaluate various types of cookies

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    Prepare and evaluate various types of cookies

Plate baked goods for presentation

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    Plate baked goods for presentation

Describe the various types of pies and crusts

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    Describe the various types of pies and crusts

List steps in making, rolling, shaping, and baking pie dough

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    List steps in making, rolling, shaping, and baking pie dough

Describe various types of pastry and pie fillings and toppings

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    Describe various types of pastry and pie fillings and toppings

Outline quality standards for pastry products

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    Outline quality standards for pastry products

Discuss laminated doughs, paté a choux, and other specialized dough

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    Discuss laminated doughs, paté a choux, and other specialized dough

Describe fillings, sauces, and toppings for pastries and other desserts

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    Describe fillings, sauces, and toppings for pastries and other desserts

Outline process for creating soufflés

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    Outline process for creating soufflés

Discuss the production of fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

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    Discuss the production of fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

Describe ways to plate desserts for presentation

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    Describe ways to plate desserts for presentation

Prepare and evaluate pies and tarts

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    Prepare and evaluate pies and tarts

Prepare and evaluate the three basic meringue types

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    Prepare and evaluate the three basic meringue types

Prepare and evaluate laminated doughs

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    Prepare and evaluate laminated doughs

Prepare and evaluate paté a choux

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    Prepare and evaluate paté a choux

Produce and evaluate creams, custards, puddings and related sauces

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    Produce and evaluate creams, custards, puddings and related sauces

Prepare and evaluate dessert sauces

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    Prepare and evaluate dessert sauces

Produce and evaluate basic hot soufflés

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    Produce and evaluate basic hot soufflés

Prepare and evaluate fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

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    Prepare and evaluate fritters, crepes, cobblers, and crisps

Plate baked goods for presentation

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    Plate baked goods for presentation

Identify types of beverages and when they are served

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    Identify types of beverages and when they are served

Discuss coffee quality

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    Discuss coffee quality

Outline types and quality standards of tea

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    Outline types and quality standards of tea

Discuss ways to properly make and serve teas and coffees

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    Discuss ways to properly make and serve teas and coffees

Describe the use of convenience beverages

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    Describe the use of convenience beverages

Discuss the use of carbonated beverages and soda systems

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    Discuss the use of carbonated beverages and soda systems

Prepare and evaluate hot beverages

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    Prepare and evaluate hot beverages

Prepare and evaluate cold beverages

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    Prepare and evaluate cold beverages

Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in garde manger

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    Outline types, use, and care of special tools, equipment, and utensils used in garde manger

Identify and discuss ingredients used in the cold kitchen

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    Identify and discuss ingredients used in the cold kitchen

Describe basic garnishes and quality standards

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    Describe basic garnishes and quality standards

Discuss edible ingredients used as garnish

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    Discuss edible ingredients used as garnish

Describe techniques for adding design and form

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    Describe techniques for adding design and form

Discuss items served from the cold kitchen

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    Discuss items served from the cold kitchen

Describe presentation of cold food items

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    Describe presentation of cold food items

Identify and discuss cheese and dairy products used in garde manger

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    Identify and discuss cheese and dairy products used in garde manger

Discuss the production of decorative centerpieces

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    Discuss the production of decorative centerpieces

Create basic garnishes

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    Create basic garnishes

Prepare and evaluate cold food items

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    Prepare and evaluate cold food items

Develop fundamental skill in the preparation of forcemeats

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    Develop fundamental skill in the preparation of forcemeats

Prepare and evaluate mousses and gelatins

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    Prepare and evaluate mousses and gelatins

Demonstrate food presentation techniques for various functions/events

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    Demonstrate food presentation techniques for various functions/events

Produce decorative centerpieces

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    Produce decorative centerpieces

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2016
Where can I read the official document?
Culinary Techniques

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