Quick Jobs Cooking & Baking
Quick Jobs Cooking
In this program, students learn basic culinary technique. This hands-on experience is for students who are not familiar with a commercial kitchen and have minimal experience preparing and cooking dishes. This program is modeled after an ACF certificate course offered at the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas.
Quick Jobs Baking
In this program, students learn basic baking and pastry techniques in preparation for a job in a professional bakeshop or pastry kitchen, with an emphasis on the essential science and skills that ensure consistent results. This hands-on experience is for students who are not familiar with a commercial bakeshop or pastry kitchen and have minimal experience preparing and baking pies, cakes, cookies, quickbreads and yeast breads. This program is modeled after the ACF certificate introductory-level baking skills course offered at the Culinary Institute of the Carolinas.
This program includes professional life skills, ServSafe Food Handler sanitation certification training and practical, hands-on experience cooking in a commercial kitchen.
The following outline details what you’ll learn (subject to change):
- Orientation and Knife Skills
- Overview of the food service industry
- Understanding sanitation and safety
- Understanding essential cooking techniques
- Pantry Cook: Salads and Eggs/Breakfast
- Prep Cook: Stocks, Soups and Sauces
- Prep Cook: Pasta, Potatoes, Grains and Rice
- Line Cook: Sauteé
- Line Cook: Stews and Braises
- Line Cook: Fry and Desserts
- Restaurant Simulation Day
- *Order—Fire—Plate* Training
This program covers all of the essential skills you need to succeed in a professional bakery or pastry kitchen as well as ServSafe Food Handler sanitation certification training and practical, hands-on experience.
The following outline details what you’ll learn (subject to change):
- The Science of Baking
- Essential baking ingredients and identification
- Tools and equipment
- Understanding the baking process
- Cookies and Quick Breads
- Custards and Creams
- Pies and Tarts
- Pâte à Choux
- Puff Pastry Desserts
- Cake Mixing and Baking Methods
- Multiple Buttercream Methods
- Cake Decorating and Torte Techniques
- Plating Desserts and Presentation
- Yeast Dough Production
- Mixing and Baking Baguettes, Sourdough and Soft Rolls
Is financial assistance available for these programs?
Yes! Grant funding and other financial assistance opportunities are available for eligible participants. Read about the Workforce Scholarship Grants to learn more about funding for job training at CHI!
What will I learn?
In Quick Jobs Cooking, you'll learn essential skills for every station of a commercial kitchen, plus professional life skills for success in the hospitality industry.
In Quick Jobs Baking, you’ll learn essential skills needed for every professional bakery and pastry shop, with an emphasis on practical knowledge and the science of baking and pastry.
All Quick Job culinary programs provide ServSafe Sanitation Certification coursework.
Do I need a knife kit?
No. A knife kit is provided for cooking courses.
Do I need to buy a uniform?
Uniforms are provided for Quick Jobs Cooking and Baking courses, but students must provide their own closed-toe, non-slip shoes. See the policies and procedures page for dress codes and more.
Are books and class materials provided?
Yes. We provide everything you need.
Are meals provided?
Students will have the opportunity to sample, evaluate and critique all foods prepared during class.
May I miss a class?
As these are intensive job training programs, every day of training is important. Students must attend every class to earn a certificate of completion.CHI is proud to work with local industry partners looking to hire interns, apprentices, part-time employees and full-time employees. If you’re looking for work, we have the connections to help you get a new or better job!
After completion of our Quick Jobs programs, you will be given a certificate of completion and a reference letter to take to your first job interview. You’ll also be eligible to take advantage of Greenville Technical College’s full range of career services for students.
After you finish this program, please get in touch anytime regarding the following:
- Connections to employers in the culinary and hospitality industry
- Assistance with job applications
- Interview skill building
- Continued job-training support
SIGN UP TODAY
To sign up for a Quick Jobs program at CHI, make an appointment to interview with CHI’s Program Coordinator. Call (864) 236-6691 for more information.