Life as a culinary professional is fast-paced and challenging. Do you have the skills needed for a career in Professional Cooking?
Professional Cooking offers a wide range of jobs in a variety of work environments, and successful careers in Professional Cooking require mastery of many diverse skills and knowledge in many areas. While food knowledge and cooking techniques are important aspects of culinary trades, a professional must also be familiar with many other areas of expertise such as workplace safety and human resource management.
The Professional Cooking National Occupational Standards were developed by working professionals, educators and other industry experts.
The Professional Cooking National Occupational Standards cover 13 major skills areas, including:
- Health and Safety
- Operate Kitchen
- Cooking Skills
- Vegetables, Fruits, Nuts, and Mushrooms
- Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
- Meat, Poultry, and Game
- Fish and seafood
- Eggs and Dairy Products
- Bakery Goods and Desserts
- Food Service Management
Get started with the National Occupational Standards today, and take the first step towards a challenging and rewarding career in Professional Cooking.