Introduction to Culinary Principles

Our Introduction to Culinary Principles class is a foundational course designed for students to learn the basics of culinary arts, knife skills, recipe reading, food sanitation and safety, and more. This course is a prerequisite for any culinary course that is part of our program.
This is not a “life skills cooking” class. Your Junior Culinarian will gain knowledge of how to properly use and care for their knives, a basic understanding of different cooking methods, how to manage their time while working with a multi-step recipe, fundamental skills that do not require a recipe like sauce making, emulsions, and creative cooking techniques with a variety of food items. Students will apply their knowledge by participating in hands-on cooking activities in the lab.

Included in this intro course is their Junior Chef Knife Kit, Chef Coat, and hat.

This Intro Course is a prerequisite for any other Legacy Oaks Academy Culinary Course.