Fundamentals of Professional Cooking
- Gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of professional cooking.
- Courses satisfy the education requirement for additional stackable credential opportunities.
- Content provided by Wiley Publishing, the world leader in culinary education products.
The Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Workforce Training Certificate is being offered to individuals who are looking to gain a better understanding of the essentials of professional cooking. Please refer to the course outlines within our course catalog for a detailed listing of the topic areas covered within each course as well as a listing of instructional videos included within each course.
Students who choose to pursue the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Workforce Training Certificate are required to complete all 12 courses listed under "Required Courses" below. After completion of each course, each student will receive a confirmation (certificate) of completion for that individual course. Once ALL courses are completed, your course completions will be reviewed, and your Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Certificate will be uploaded to your account.
Required Courses
The following courses are required in order to receive your Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Certificate. Each of these courses is identified in the catalog with a small blue certificate icon next to the course title. Visit the course catalog for course descriptions, reviews and detailed outlines for each course.
- Introduction to the Foodservice Industry | Course Fee: $30.00
- Food Safety and Sanitation | Course Fee: $60.00
- Nutrition | Course Fee: $60.00
- Basic Principles of Cooking and Food Science | Course Fee: $50.00
- Introduction to Food Preparation - Mise en Place | Course Fee: $50.00
- Menus, Recipes and Cost Management | Course Fee: $50.00
- Foundations of Stocks, Sauces and Soups | Course Fee: $60.00
- Preparing and Cooking Vegetables | Course Fee: $60.00
- Cooking Legumes, Grains and Pasta | Course Fee: $45.00
- Cooking Methods for Meat, Poultry and Fish | Course Fee: $50.00
- Essentials of Food Presentation | Course Fee: $15.00
- Creating Your Culinary Career | Course Fee: $60.00
Course content provided by Wiley Publishing, the world leader in culinary education products.
Student Reviews
"The courses were educational, yet also practical in nature. The courses had a well-organized flow that allowed me to build on the materials presented and expand on the ideas. Overall, I would recommend this to any beginning or aspiring culinary student as a good alternative to a traditional in-house culinary school." -- P.A. from Texas
"This is something that I stress to my students all the time! But, just when you think you know it all then you yourself learn something new. If this was a required course (Menus, Recipes and Cost Management) for anyone who wants to open a restaurant to take them maybe there wouldn't be so many restaurants closing their doors. I have learned a lot with this one." -- L.G. from Arkansas
"This course (Nutrition), I have to say, was the most informative and detail intensive I have undertaken so far. The subject matter was highly informative and enlightening and exposed me to the many faceted subject of nutrition. Outstanding content." -- R.M. from Florida
Video Samples
The following are a few sample clips from instructional videos included within the required courses:
Course Bundles
Course Bundle options for the courses required for the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Workforce Training Certificate are as follows:
- 3 Course Bundle - 10% Discount (Must register and pay for 3 courses at one time)
- 6 Course Bundle - 15% Discount (Must register and pay for 6 courses at one time)
- 12 Course Bundle - 20% Discount (Must Register and pay for all courses at one time)
Start a LiveChat on this page to obtain your discount keycode. Or send us an email: contactus@ingrain.com
Additional Credential Opportunities
Once you have completed the courses required for the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Workforce Training Certificate, there are a few additional credentials that are available for you to pursue:
Culinary Essentials Certificate (ACFEF) - Upon completion of ALL courses included in the Fundamentals of Professional Cooking Workforce Training Certificate, you have the option to pursue the Culinary Essentials Certificate credential offered through the American Culinary Federation. The exam required to receive the Culinary Essentials Certificate is administered by the ACF, and there is an additional fee for this exam payable directly to the American Culinary Federation.
For more information, you may visit the ACF Specialized Certificate page, located in the Education section of the American Culinary Federation Website.
Food Safety/Protection Manager Certification - Completion of the required Food Safety and Sanitation course that is part of the Workforce Training Certificate course requirements also provides you with the opportunity to pursue the Food Safety/Protection Manager Certification. The cost for this additional credential can be found at the Website of the specific credentialing agency you are looking to pursue. For additional information, please visit our Food Safety Manager Certification page.
