Courseware for World Association of Master Chefs - Culinary Foundations
This course provides a hands-on experience working inside the world of Hospitality and Culinary Arts, that will show competency at an industry associate-level and is college and career ready. You will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal skills and concepts of Culinary Foundations and complete tasks independently.
Designed to help you get certified
The Culinary Foundations certification is built to test and validate foundation-level concepts and knowledge in Culinary Arts. These core concepts are all required skills and knowledge in culinary arts, including knife skills, recipe execution, and time management.
Includes
- 6 Chapters
- 21 Topics
- 9 Scenario-Based Practice Activities
- 21 hands-on timed Quizzes
- 6 Hands-on Projects
- Certificate of Completion
Course Content
Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1: Pre-assessment
Topic 1.1: Food Storage Basics
Topic 1.1 Quiz
Topic 1.2: Understanding FIFO in Culinary Management
Topic 1.2 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: The Busy Bistro
Topic 1.3: The Flow of Food
Topic 1.3 Quiz
Topic 1.4: Food Borne illness and Cross Contamination
Topic 1.4 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: The HAACP Challenge at Antonio’s Bistro
Chapter 1: Vocabulary
Chapter 1: Project
Chapter 1: Post-assessment
Chapter 2 Overview
Chapter 2: Pre-assessment
Topic 2.1: Mise en Place
Topic 2.1 Quiz
Topic 2.2: Types Of Knives and Their Uses
Topic 2.2 Quiz
Topic 2.3: Basic Knife Cuts
Topic 2.3 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: Mise en Place and Knife Safety
Chapter 2: Vocabulary
Chapter 2: Project
Chapter 2: Post-assessment
Chapter 3 Overview
Chapter 3: Pre-assessment
Topic 3.1 Kitchen Tools and Equipment – Ovens and Their Purpose
Topic 3.1 Quiz
Topic 3.2 Kitchen Tools and Equipment – Pots and Pans
Topic 3.2 Quiz
Topic 3.3 Kitchen Tools and Equipment -Mixing, Blending, and Baking
Topic 3.3 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: Kitchen Equipment
Chapter 3: Vocabulary
- Chapter 3: Project
Chapter 3: Post-assessment
Chapter 4 Overview
Chapter 4: Pre-assessment
Topic 4.1 Common Ingredients – Part One
Topic 4.1 Quiz
Topic 4.2 Common Ingredients – Part Two
Topic 4.2 Quiz
Topic 4.3 Common Ingredients – Part Three
Topic 4.3 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: Menus at La Maison Étoilée
Topic 4.4 Recipes and Menus
Topic 4.4 Quiz
Topic 4.5 Interpreting a Recipe – Measurements and Conversions
Topic 4.5 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: Measurement Mastery at Global Flavors
Chapter 4: Vocabulary
- Chapter 4: Project
Chapter 4: Post-assessment
Chapter 5 Overview
Topic 5.1: Cooking Methods – Moist Heat Cooking
Topic 5.1 Quiz
Topic 5.2: Cooking Methods – Dry Heat and Combination Cooking
Topic 5.2 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity : The Great Culinary Challenge: From Poaching to Pastries
Topic 5.3: The Methods for Sauce and Stock Making
Topic 5.3 Quiz
Topic 5.4: Kitchen Hierarchy and Roles
Topic 5.4 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: A Day in the Life: Culinary Student’s Kitchen Adventure
Chapter 5: Vocabulary
Chapter 5: Project
Chapter 5: Post-assessment
Chapter 6 Overview
Chapter 6: Pre-assessment
Topic 6.1: Workplace Safety and Practices
Topic 6.1 Quiz
Topic 6.2 Cleaning and Sanitizing in the Food Service Industry
Topic 6.2 Quiz
Topic 6.3 Waste Management
Topic 6.3 Quiz
Scenario Based Activity: Cleaning and Sanitizing a Restaurant
Chapter 6: Vocabulary
Chapter 6: Project
Chapter 6: Post-assessment
Includes the following features
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E-textbook
Each course includes a complete e-textbook. The topics are chunked and embedded. Ideal for informing discussions or assigning homework.
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Read-Along
Listen - a read-along feature designed to support auditory learners is available in every course. This feature is available at the top of every topic page. Simply click on the "play" icon and start listening.
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Comprehensive Grade Book
Save valuable time by eliminating the need to create additional lessons. All MSi courses generate grades automatically from students as they complete knowledge checks, practice activities, quizzes, and projects. These grades are automatically entered into the MSi LMS (Learning Management System). You can easily import these grades into your district's grade book.
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Assessments to Track Progress
Easily measure your students learning gains and identify any knowledge gaps. At the beginning of every chapter, there is a pre-assessment. Once students have completed the chapter there will be a post-assessment. You’ll see these scores immediately so you can proceed accordingly.
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Focus Mode
To make it easier to concentrate, MSi offers a Focus Mode. This tool removes elements on the page that can be distracting. We’ve found this feature to be very helpful, particularly for visual learners.
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Course Completion Badge
Share accomplishments! Upon completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a course completion badge that is designed to be displayed on LinkedIn and other social media channels.
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Course Completion Certificate
Showcase success! After completion of the course with a grade of 80% or higher, students are eligible for a printable course completion certificate.
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