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Introduction

So you want to learn to cook or at least improve your existing cooking skills? It’s important to start with the basics—safety, sanitation, measuring techniques, organization, and recipe know-how. This first lesson will get you on your way. You will gain a knowledge of fundamental concepts of kitchen management that will make your cooking experiences safer, better organized, and more enjoyable. With each new lesson, we will add to the information you master in this introductory lesson.

Lesson Objectives

  1. Complete a pretest.
  2. Identify kitchen safety and sanitation hazards.
  3. Determine proper storage for food items.
  4. Recognize a properly written recipe.
  5. Display a knowledge of measuring basics.

Required Materials

  • TV and VCR
  • Your videocassette

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