Title:
Professional chef : level 1 diploma
Author:
Rippington, Neil.
ISBN:
9781844805303
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
London : Thomson Learning, 2007.
Physical Description:
xiv, 209 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
General Note:
Includes indexes.
Contents:
Introduction to the catering and hospitality industry -- Food safety in catering -- Health and safety awareness for catering and hospitality -- Introduction to healthier foods and special diets -- Introduction to kitchen equipment -- Introduction to personal workplace skills -- Prepare and cook food by boiling, poaching and steaming -- Prepare and cook food by stewing and braising -- Prepare and cook food by baking, roasting and grilling -- Prepare and cook food by deep frying and shallow frying -- Regeneration of pre-prepared food -- Cold food preparation -- Areas where hazards may occur -- Beef cuts checklist.
Abstract:
Take your first steps towards a career as a top chef with Professional Chef Level 1. Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style and packed with illustrations throughout, Professional Chef Level 1 will help you gain the confidence and the culinary skills you need to gain your qualification, succeed in the workplace or continue on to a level 2 qualification.
From boiling to braising, chopping to garnishing Professional Chef Level 1 provides straightforward instructions for carrying out the core techniques including: deep and shallow frying, boiling, poaching, steaming, stewing, roasting, baking and grilling. This will ensure you are fully prepared for the demands of working in a professional kitchen environment.