Gain the knowledge and skills needed for a career in the culinary arts or just for fun in the kitchen. This one-semester course introduces students to essential culinary techniques while exploring important food storage and preparation safety techniques. Lessons cover nutrition and health basics and kitchen safety standards before diving into food preparation and cooking. In this course, students will learn: Kitchen & Food Safety Storage & Cleaning Principles Food Preparation Cooking Basics Students begin with lessons that explore food and kitchen safety and important cleaning practices needed for a career in food service and for safe food preparation at home, then dive into cooking meats and vegetables. Preparing cold dishes is also covered.