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Culinary Program 餐飲業訓練班

Our culinary training programs offer intensive hands-on training for immigrant, low-income and unemployed individuals looking to work in the foodservice industry. 

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Through our accelerated training programs, students will develop basic culinary skills and techniques, learn food industry safety standards, acquire kitchen terminology, obtain a California food handler card, gain job readiness training, and receive job placement assistance. No prior industry experience is necessary. ​

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Chef Demonstrating cooking techniques to class in kitchen
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Chinese Cooking 中廚班

The Chinese Cooking Class (CCC) is an 18-week intensive training program focusing on the general study of cooking and related culinary arts to prepare individuals for a variety of jobs with the food service industry. Coursework is centered upon current food and beverage industry standards of food preparation, cooking and plating techniques, equipment operations and maintenance, sanitation and safety, communication skills, applicable regulations, and principles of food service management.
 

Training course content includes:

  • Ingredient preparation of meats, seafood, vegetables, and dry foods

  • Proper handling, measurement and usage of various spices and sauces

  • Knife cutting skills and techniques for cooking and presentation

  • Preparation of soups, stocks, hot and cold sauces

  • Deep-frying, stir-frying, braising, scalding, and steaming

  • Proper hygiene, food safety standards, and kitchen safety and sanitation
     

Looking to hire culinary and hospitality staff? Contact us!

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Japanese Cooking 日餐班

The Japanese Cooking Class (JCC) is an 10-week intensive training program focusing on the general study of cooking and related culinary arts to prepare individuals for a variety of jobs with the food service industry, specifically Japanese restaurants and/or sushi bars. Coursework is centered upon current food and beverage industry standards of food preparation, cooking and plating techniques, equipment operations and maintenance, sanitation and safety, communication skills, applicable regulations, and principles of food service management.


Training course content includes:

  • Knowledge of traditional Japanese cuisine and popular Japanese cuisine in California

  • Ingredient preparation of meats, seafood, vegetables and dry foods

  • Proper handling, measurement and usage of various spices and sauces

  • Knife cutting skills and techniques for cooking and presentation

  • Preparation of sushi ingredients such as sushi rice, seafood, etc.

  • Knowledge of popular traditional and modern style sushi rolls

  • Cooking methods such as grilling, frying, steaming and simmering

  • Knowledge of proper hygiene, food safety standards, and kitchen safety and sanitation 
     

Looking to hire culinary and hospitality staff? Contact us!

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Western Cooking 西廚班

The Western Cooking Class (WCC) is an 18-week intensive training program focusing on the general study of cooking and related culinary arts to prepare individuals for a variety of jobs with the food service industry. Coursework is centered upon current food and beverage industry standards of food preparation, cooking and plating techniques, equipment operations and maintenance, sanitation and safety, communication skills, applicable regulations, and principles of food service management.
 

Training course content includes:

  • Knowledge of technical culinary terminology and overview of French, Italian, Spanish and American cuisines including history, culture, customs, etc.

  • Ingredient preparation of meats, seafood, vegetables and dry foods

  • Proper handling, measurement and usage of various spices and sauces

  • Knife cutting skills and techniques for cooking and presentation

  • Preparation of soups, stocks, hot and cold sauces

  • Proper handling of baking equipment and ingredients

  • Cooking methods such as deep-frying, braising, scalding, and steaming

  • Knowledge of proper hygiene, food safety standards, and kitchen safety and sanitation
     

Looking to hire culinary and hospitality staff? Contact us!

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Bartender and Barista 調酒班

The Bartending & Barista Training Class (BTC) is an 11-week intensive training program focusing on preparing individuals to professionally prepare mixed alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and related products and manage bars, lounges, and beverage service operations in the hospitality industry. Coursework is centered upon current food and beverage industry standards of mixology, enology, inventory and cellar management, bar and lounge management, applicable laws and regulations, and customer service.

 

Training course content includes:

  • Knowledge of liquor, cordials, wines and beers by popular brands, description, tastes, and geographical locations of manufacturers

  • Basic and advanced mixing techniques such as pouring, shaking, stirring and straining to mix 100+ different cocktails

  • Proper usage of each glass type and garnish used for specific drinks

  • Banquet busing, bartending and serving skills to maximize tips earned

  • Bar operations, such as bar set-up and closure

  • Common regulation of Alcoholic Beverage Control Law

  • Basic knowledge on roasting and blending coffee beans

  • Operation of commercial espresso machine to create various coffee drinks

 

Looking to hire culinary and hospitality staff? Contact us!

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To Apply

If you are interested in enrolling in one of our culinary training programs, please fill out the interest form by clicking below or scanning the QR code. You can also contact us at 415-989-8224 to set up an appointment with one of our case managers. They will answer all your questions and walk you through the application process.

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