Commercial Cooking 10, 20, 30
Apply kitchen safety and sanitation practices.
Examine appropriate procedures to ensure food safety in the kitchen.
Explore the principles of menu planning to create a menu.
Analyze the effects of cooking methods on food.
Demonstrate advanced knife skills and cutting techniques.
Examine the impact of garnishes, decorations and food presentation on hot and cold menu items.
Explore the effects of cooking methods on the texture, flavour, colour and nutritional value of fruits and vegetables.
Prepare and present a variety of hors d’oeuvres and appetizers.
Investigate a variety of thickening techniques to prepare soups.
Create the five mother sauces and appropriate derivative sauces.
Examine the use of plant-based proteins in menu items.
Utilize cooking methods appropriate to animal proteins.
Create a variety of classic and modern potato dishes.
Investigate methods to cook rice.
Prepare various types of pasta and noodles.
Explore traditional and contemporary cuisine from various cultures, including Métis and First Nations, in Saskatchewan.
Produce traditional yeast breads and unleavened breads from various cultures.
Create low-fat and foam-type cakes and cupcakes.
Create fondant, foam and fudge icings to decorate layered cakes.
Create a variety of pastry creams and crème anglaise.
Create meringue for use in a variety of desserts.
Create pies and tarts using a variety of doughs and fillings.
Create a variety of fruit desserts and sauces.
Prepare for the work placement.
Participate in a work placement experience.
Relate one’s work placement experience to personal and career goals.
Investigate apprenticeship in the trades.