Fleming College

Quantity Food Preparation - Fast-track

Course Code: HLTH397

Gain an understanding of the cooking principles and methods for preparing food in large quantities. You will be introduced to control systems used in quantity food production including menu planning, standardized recipes, portion control, forecasting, scheduling and service. Various food types will be examined including sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, soups, meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, and cheese. Texture modified and special menu items will also be explored. This course emphasizes the importance of quality improvement and customer satisfaction in quantity food production. This course is a compressed version of HLTH150, running over 7 weeks.