Ongoing | Online | A Primer for Fresh California Avocados (FREE) | 1 |
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California Avocado Commission | Cost: Free |
| Kim Kurata Phone: 510-594-9220 freshcaliforniaavocados@gmail.com |
Learning Objectives:
Develop an appreciation for Fresh California Avocados as a versatile culinary ingredient;
Create awareness for Fresh California Avocados as a component in a healthful diet;
Prepare culinary students for proper handling and storage of Fresh California Avocados;
Demonstrate how to select/identify ripe Fresh California Avocados;
Introduce labor-saving preparation and holding techniques for Fresh California Avocados;
Introduce using Fresh California Avocados in hot preparations;
Demonstrate Fresh California Avocado versatility in contemporary and global applications;
Introduce Fresh California Avocados as a fat substitute in baking. www.californiaavocado.com/a-primer-for-fresh-california-avocados/ |
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Ongoing | Online | Allergy Awareness - FREE | 2 |
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National Pasteurized Eggs / Michael Foods | Cost: Free |
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Diagnosis of food allergies has doubled in the United States in the last 10 years, and in the food industry, we must be especially aware of the foods and components of food that cause allergic reactions. This course will cover the most common food allergies in the U.S. and beyond, as well as methods of diagnosing a food allergy, current research and treatment, and best practices for organizations in the prevention of food-allergic reactions. www.safeeggsfoodservice.com/ce/free-ce/allergy-awareness |
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Ongoing | Online | Celiac Disease and Gluten Restrictions - FREE | 1 |
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Ongoing | Online | Cheesecyclopedia Online Course - FREE | 2 |
Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board | Cost: Free |
8418 Excelsior Dr. Madison, WI 53717 | Sara Hill Phone: 608-444-1986 shill@wmmb.org |
The Cheesecyclopedia Self-Study Course provides practical cheese information valuable to the novice as well as the professional. training.wmmb.com |
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Call for Dates | | Culinary Applications Utilizing Intelligent Cooking Control Technology | 3 |
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RATIONAL USA | Cost: Free |
888-320-7274 marketingus@rational-online.com
| Jim Lund, CEC Phone: (888) 320-7274 j.lund@rational-online.com |
Experience the performance of the SelfCookingCenter® live. Register today to attend a RATIONAL CookingLive event in your area by clicking on the link below.
The RATIONAL CookingLive culinary events give you the opportunity to see our technology in action. You will be able to taste the quality of the food being cooked, test the ease of use, and experience the versatility. RATIONAL’s SelfCookingCenter® allows you to fry, roast, grill, steam, poach, bake, and much more, in a single self-cleaning piece of equipment. Whether you are cooking for 20 or 2,000, the guesswork of meal preparation is eliminated thanks to the world’s only SelfCookingCenter®. Seeing is believing. Click on the link below and register for an event in your area today.
www.rational-online.com/en_us/Experience_RATIONAL/Seeing_is_believing/ |
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Call for Dates | | Food Forward Leadership Summit | 3 |
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Humane Society of the US | Cost: FREE |
Various locations
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Food Forward is a special event for food service professionals where you will learn how you can help your institution achieve a more profitable, healthy, and sustainable dining operation. You will hear from experts on how they are meeting and capitalizing on the ever-growing demand for meatless meals and how you can too! Enjoy a culinary demonstration, as well as a delicious lunch, and network with individuals seasoned in the art of bringing healtheir menus to their guests. forwardfood.org/events |
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Ongoing | Online | FREE Human Resources Management: Update and Review | 5 |
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123ce.com | Length: 5 hours - Cost: FREE |
P.O. Box 3717 Allentown, PA 18106 | Valerie Behrle
Phone: 800-830-5142 info@123ce.com |
Most successful organizations understand that people are their most important asset, and that the effective management of human resources is central to their business strategy. Human Resources Management is a review on how to perform your job more efficiently and effectively by following human resource guidelines. Topics include: writing job descriptions, recruiting and selecting staff along with orienting, training and evaluating employees. www.123ce.com |
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Ongoing | Online | Fresh Mango Curriculum (FREE) | 8.5 |
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National Mango Board | Cost: Free |
3010 Maguire Blvd., Suite 111 Orlando, FL 32803 | Susan Hughes Phone: 415-819-6531 susan@susan-hughes.com |
The "Fresh Mango Curriculum" teaches the basics of how to order, handle and cook with one the world's most popular fruits. The course demonstrates mango's versatality in hot and cold applications, its relevance in global cuisine, its unique sensory characteristics, and its superfruit nutrition status. The course includes six (6) lessons with a practice quiz after each. www.mango.org/professionals/foodservice/culinary-education/ |
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Ongoing | Online | Kitchen Science: Egg Culinary Techniques - FREE | 1 |
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National Pasteurized Eggs / Michael Foods | Length: 1 hour - Cost: Free |
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After completing the course, you'll be able to:
Explain what causes curdling of eggs and how to prevent it.
Outline factors that lead to a high-quality custard product.
Describe steps for making soft scrambled eggs.
Explain the steps for whipping egg whites.
Identify egg yolks as emulsifiers and explain how they work. www.safeeggsfoodservice.com/ce/free-ce/egg-culinary-techniques |
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Ongoing | Online | Local Produce: Farm to Foodservice | 1 |
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Chicken of the Sea | Cost: FREE |
Online
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Fresh produce and local foods are fueling consumer passion as well as foodservice menu planning. Fresh produce and sustainability factor into the top menu trends today. Learn how to use fresh local produce and speed-scratch preparation to meet the demands of today's foodservice consumer. This course covers benefits, challenges, and solutions, as well as ideas for combining local produce with shelf-stable, sustainably sourced seafood to produce low-labor healthful fare. www.chickenoftheseace.com |
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Ongoing | Online | Onions - Layers of Flavor Culinary Curriculum - FREE | 3 |
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National Onion Association | Cost: Free |
| Mary Humann Phone: 970-663-0994 humann@att.net |
The Onions Layers of Flavor Culinary Curriculum is a comprehensive educational resource on onions. A staple for foodservice operations, the humble onion is an important part of culinary education. Curriculum includes: onion history and production, storing and handling tips, onion types, sizes and colors, Curriculum includes: onion history and production, storing and handling tips, onion types, sizes and colors, www.onions-usa.org/foodservice/culinary-education |
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Ongoing | Online | Online Pear Foodservice Training Program | 1 |
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Ongoing | Online | Protein Nutrition & Egg Chemistry - FREE | 1 |
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National Pasteurized Eggs, Inc | Length: 1 hour - Cost: Free |
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After completing this course, you'll be able to:
Explain why protein is essential to human nutrition.
Describe amino acids as the building blocks of protein.
Define an essential amino acid.
Explain the process of protein denaturation in cooking. www.safeeggsfoodservice.com/ce/free-ce/protein-nutrition-egg-chemistry |
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Ongoing | Online | Ranch to Table - FREE | 15 |
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Online | Cost: Free |
| Alethea Prewitt Phone: 208-338-2613 alethea.prewett@agribeef.com |
To familiarize chefs, cooks, culinary instructors and students with the beef life cycle from birth to ranch life, transition to feed yard finishing, and completion at the processing/fabrication plant. This model is based on a sustainable, gold standard for beef handling in the U.S.. www.agribeef.com/education |
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Ongoing | Online | Seafood Savvy: Nutrition | 1 |
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Chicken of the Sea | Cost: FREE |
Online
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You hear a lot about omega-3s in seafood. What are the facts? And what nutritional benefits led to the Dietary Guidelines recommendation of two servings per week? This program presents latest findings on seafood nutrition, including fats, proteins, mercury questions, seafood preparation and more. www.chickenoftheseace.com |
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Ongoing | Online | Sustainable Seafood for Healthcare Foodservice - FREE | 1 |
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Chicken of the Sea | Cost: FREE |
Online course
| Lynzee More /
Sue Grossbauer lynzee.moore@thaiunion.com /
sue@grossbauer.com |
In this course, you wil develop insights into sustainability as it relates to seafood - where it comes from, fishing or farming practices, and protection of our ntural resources to ensure ongoing sustainability of seafood as a healthy food for the planet. www.chickenoftheseace.com |
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Ongoing | Online | Watermelon Culinary Curriculum | 5 |
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National Watermelon Promotion Board | Cost: Free |
| Megan McKenna Phone: (407) 657-0261 mmckenna@watermelon.org |
The "Watermelon Culinary Curriculum" teaches the basics about how to source, handle and cook with watermelon. The course demonstrates watermelon's unique sensory characteristics, multiple preparation techniques, versatility on menus and the role watermelon plays in everyday health. The course includes six (6) lessons with a practice quiz after each and an appendix. www.watermelon.org/foodservice/culinary-education |
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Call for Dates | | Zink University | 2 |
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Zink Foodservice | Cost: FREE |
various locations
| David Ash Phone: (614) 679-4046 davida@zinkfsg.com |
Zink University is a program established by Zink Foodservice allowing for personal and professional development, training, and continuing education in the Foodservice equipment/smallwares industry. Foodservice professionals and experts lead the University classes leaving guests cultivated with current trends in the market. At Zink University, students will learn by using hands on, presentations, live demos, and will have access to all learning materials. Zink University has classes and opportunities for beginners to advanced learners. Continuing Education credits are also available to those seeking. From past classes, 99% said they would take another Zink U class. Hope to see you in class soon!
zinkfsg.com/culinary |
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