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Food Stock Management
Food Waste in restaurants, the topic of waste that is not just "waste" but has an effect on the "raw material cost" and "profit...
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Restaurant Service Management
A good restaurant must have both Good Food and Good Service, impress customers, turn passersby into regulars, learn to set good...
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Restaurant Operations Management
“Kitchen System” is the heart of the restaurant business. It increases efficiency and reduces problems at work. You will get to...
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Restaurant Menu Pricing
Have you ever had this problem? Sales are very good but there is no profit left. Part of this problem may be caused by “pricing...
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Working in Aged Care
In this course, Simon Lawrence, Head of Culinary Hospitality, explains everything you need to know about being an aged care hom...
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Modern Greek Street Food
In this series, you’ll learn from 2-star Michelin chefs, Georgianna Hiliadaki and Nikos Roussos, how to give traditional Greek...
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Nutrition in Aged Care
Nutrition is important at any age, especially when it comes to aged care home residents. Join UFS Nutritionist Ria van der Maas...
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Emulsions and Gels
Learn all about emulsions and gels with Chef Murphy from Launceton Place in London and Chef Duiker from Cafe del Sol in Johanne...
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The Art of Fermentation
In this course, you will learn how to ferment your vegetables to not only increase their shelf life but also to create innovati...
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Wabi Sabi: Food Without Form
Dive into the Buddhist concept of Wabi Sabi: food without form. Learn a unique plating technique form Chef Vusi's FREE training...
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Chef Course: Indian Breads
These unique pastries require some very special techniques that have been passed over from generation to generation. Uncover th...
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Souffle
Get Chef tips to master the difficult techniques of Souffle. Take FREE Chef trainings from two real professionals! | Unilever F...
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The Art of Noodle-Making
Chef Pavel Kanja walks you through 2-minute step-by-step Chef training to the perfect Noodles! Get exclusive recipes and Chef t...
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Italian: Piemonte
FREE Chef training by Head Chef of Osteria Antica Bologna! Get your introduction and learn all the secrets of traditional Itali...
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Getting more from Salads
Learn how to get more out of your salads. Watch for tips on putting together the perfect salad, cutting down on wastage and adj...
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Spanish Tapas with Wood, Smoke and Fire
Take FREE Chef training courses to get a flavor for Spanish tapas with a focus on grilling, smoking, and Mediterranean cooking ...
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Sourdough
Have you always wanted to learn how to make sourdough bread? In this series, Chef Sally Handoko shares her tips on how to make ...
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South Indian Cuisine
Master South Indian cuisine with Chef Goya from Ganapati. Get FREE courses for traditional southern style Indian dishes! | Unil...
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Preparing and Smoking Ribs with Tuffy Stone
In this series, BBQ Hall of Fame Pitmaster, Tuffy Stone shows you the best way to cook pork ribs, including his recipe for home...
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Sunday Roast
Private Chef Matt Manning brings you FREE trainings to make a perfect Sunday Roast. Don't miss his exclusive techniques and Che...
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Sunday Roast
Private Chef Matt Manning brings you FREE trainings to make a perfect Sunday Roast. Don't miss his exclusive techniques and Che...
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Classic Dishes: Soups from vegetable cuts
Chef Vusi shows you how to make a range of classic soups. Discover how to combine vegetables, meat, cream and more to create st...
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Mexican Tacos
Learn how to cook up a spicy fiesta in your kitchen with Chef Pablo Penalosa Najera at Mayfair’s prestigious MNKY HSE.
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Classic Dishes: Pasta & Rice
Most chefs will have to cook these common foods many times during their career. Be prepared with our simple expert tips and inf...
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Classic Dishes: Soups
Want to know a great way to create three very different but delicious varieties of soup: consommé, potato and leek, and egg dro...
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Classic Dishes: Sides
Side dishes are just as important as main dishes. Watch this series to learn how to make some delicious side dishes to go with ...
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Classic Dishes: Desserts
Desserts are vital income-generating components of most restaurants’ menus. Chef Vusi explains in detail how to make popular fa...
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Classic Dishes: Vegetarian
Chef Vusi demonstrates how to make some meat-free favourites. These make excellent restaurant accompaniments.
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Matcha
Take the FREE Chef training from London’s Japanese Matcha Café and find out what you can do with this unique, healthy ingredient!
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Classic Dishes: Seafood
The ocean provides some of the finest, most delicious and varied ingredients a chef can work with. Watch these tutorials to mas...
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Authentic Korean Cuisine
Dive into the flavors of Korean Cuisine. Travel far east with Korean Chef Judy Juu's FREE techniques and Chef tips for Korean s...
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American Pitmasters: Essentials of BBQ
In this series, you’ll learn from some of the best BBQ pitmasters about the art of barbecue. Discover how BBQ styles differ bet...
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Mastering Chinese Dim Sum
It can take years to become an expert in crafting the delicate dumplings, buns and other ingredients in this hugely popular typ...
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Pasta Done Properly
Make pasta from scratch with true Italian techniques in these online culinary courses! Learn about Italian cooking & how to mak...
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Sous Vide
Submerge yourself in Sous Vide with executive Chef Jonathan Duiker's FREE recipes for a fantastic, tender pan-fried duck – Sous...
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Chef Course: Mental Health in Kitchens
Mental health in hospitality and culinary industries often do not get enough attention. Yet the long and tough hours of working...
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Classic Dishes: Meat
These dishes are brilliant when you get them right, but not so exciting if you get them wrong. With Chef Vusi’s expert help, ho...
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Professional Development
Want to know how to kick-start your kitchen career? Follow this inspiring, practical advice from several successful chefs.
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Basics of Cooking Stock
Are you a chef looking to learn how to make chicken stock or vegetable stock? Then enroll in this free online culinary course a...
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Role of a Commis Chef
A commis chef is a fundamental part of a kitchen. This course will take you through the ABC’s of a commis chef - from what a da...
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Preserving Techniques
Preserving can be used as a way of both extending the life of food, and changing the flavours. Watch this module to learn about...
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Moist Heat Techniques
Simple techniques to perfect your liquid-based cooking. Discover how just water and steam can help you create amazing dishes fo...
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Diets & Dietary Requirements
It's important that your menu caters to those with different allergies and dietary preferences. In these videos, Chantelle Nich...
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Dry Heat Techniques
From frying to searing, sweating and baking, dry heat techniques are important skills that most young chefs will use time and a...
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Sauces
Any budding chef knows that most meals aren’t complete without a great sauce. There are hundreds of types out there, but these ...
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Kitchen Equipment and Ingredient Management
At every level of working in a kitchen, decisions need to be made in order to keep the kitchen running efficiently. We will cov...
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Producing Classic Dishes
Want an expert crash course in professional kitchen basics, such as why you need a work plan and the power of seasoning? Experi...
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Mise En Place
Mise En Place translates to “set in place”. Having equipment and ingredients ready to go makes for greater efficiency. We will ...
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Filming and Editing Video for Chefs
These days, video content is the most effective way to get your message across. In this course, Chef Joanne Limoanco-Gendrano s...
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Importance of Food Safety
Good hygiene in the kitchen is every bit as important as good cooking. A host of top chefs, including Tim Stewart of La Petite ...
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Guest Services
The guest experience starts the moment they walk up to your restaurant. A warm welcome and friendly treatment can make their st...
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Operational Efficiency
Improving your restaurant's operational efficiency ensures your kitchen's gross profit is as high as possible. These videos hig...
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Cost Management: Purchasing & Stock Control
Proper food stock management (ordering minimum stock, checking deliveries, rotating stock), are important areas for minimizing ...
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Chef Course: The Art of Plating
It is all about food plating and presentation, right? Master this culinary art with professional Chef, Jack Coetzee, in this FR...
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Delivery & Takeaway
With advice from top chefs such as Adam Handling, this course will guide you through how to start a food delivery service. It c...
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Digital Marketing: Online Tools For Foodservice
Discover how clever digital marketing can really boost your restaurant. This course provides expert advice on the likes of crea...