Level One Cooking
This 20-week course is designed to train students in level one cooking skills.
Patal Vocational School has been issued a Certificate of Accreditation (#AC-138) which accredits this Cooking Program for Level One in school technical training in the trade of Cook.
Students who successfully complete Patal's program gain employment and register as apprentices within two years of graduating will receive credit for Level One in-school technical training in the trade of Cook.
The focus of the training is a combination of holistic,theoretical and practical skills to meet the demands of the cooking industry. This program provides the requisite numbers of hours for technical training required for Level One Apprenticeship.
Professionalism
* Food Safety and Sanitation
* Nutrition
* Menu Planning and Food Costing
Preparation
* Tools and Equipment
* Knife Skills
* Kitchen Staples
* Eggs and Dairy Products
* Freezing, Chilling & Storing
Cooking
* Tools and Equipment
* Stocks and Sauces
* Soups
* Principals of Meat Cookery
- Beef
- Veal
- Lamb
- Pork
- Poultry
- Game
* Fish and Shellfish
* Vegetables
* Potatoes, Grains and Pasta
* Salads and Salad Dressings
* Fruits
* Buffets,Banquets, Gourmet
Baking
* Principals of the Bakeshop
* Quick Breads
* Yeast Breads
* Pies, Pastries and Cookies
* Cakes and Frostings
* Custards, Creams ,Frozen Desserts and Dessert Sauces
Meal Services and Presentation
* Breakfast and Lunch
* Appetizers and Sandwiches
* Plate Presentation
Specialty Cooking
* Cooking with Traditional Foods
* Planning for Ethnic Feasts and Ceremonies
* Menu Planning; Costing & Catering for Feasts
* Cooking for a Diabetic Diet
Also:
Prepare, cook and use convenience products.
Prepare hot and cold beverages.
Prepare, cook and store food items for freezing and chilling.
Life and Works Skills
* Getting along with supervisors and work colleagues
* Time Management
* Stress Management
* Personal Budgeting
* Taking Initiative
* Customer Service
* Professionalism in the Industry
Workshops
* First Aid / CPR
* WHMIS
* Food Handlers : City of Winnipeg, Sanitization Department
Job Search
* Cover Letter Preparation
* Resume Writing
* Interview Skills
Program Outline: 16 weeks of in class training based on 35 hours per week.
