This document provides an introduction to the Cookery NC II course. It discusses what cookery is, the core competencies covered in the course, and the organizational structure of kitchens. The course will teach skills like preparing different types of dishes, following standard operating procedures, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of kitchen staff. It outlines the hierarchy of positions in a kitchen and provides an example organizational chart. The duties of kitchen staff are also reviewed, including keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.

1. KITCHEN ESSENTIALS
& BASIC FOOD
OPERATION
(COOKERY NC II)
DAISY P. PANILAGA
Instructor

2. What
is COOKERY
?

3. INTRODUCTION TO
COOKERY
UNIT 1
LESSON 1:

4. Housekeeping a short course that is being offered by TESDA which will
train you in preparing guest rooms, cleaning premises and equipment, washing
linen and guest clothes, providing housekeeping services and providing valet
services to hotels, motels, clubs, hospitals, resorts, dormitories and luxury
liners. Completing this short course will grant you the title of being a
professional housekeeper. It is different from being ordinary Cleaning services
because you will get a privilege to work abroad.
COOKERY is an art and science of preparing food
for consumption by using heat. Cookery is an age- old
practice.
The simplest method of cooking was holding a piece
of meat or vegetables in the fire directly, which is still in
practice, with a little sophistication. From the age-old
cooking practices to cooking for fine dinning, cookery has
come a long way with the evolution of humans, their skills,
diverse cultures, and the equipment.

5. 1. Clean and maintain kitchen
premises
2. Prepare Stocks, sauces and
soups
3. Prepare appetizers
4. Prepare salad and dressing
5. Prepare sandwiches
6. Prepare meat dishes
7. Prepare vegetable dishes
8. Prepare egg dishes
9. Prepare starch dishes
10. Prepare poultry & game
dish(es
11. Prepare seafood dishes
12. Prepare desserts
13. Package prepared foods
Core Competencies in COOKERY

6. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
REASONS behind cooking food:
1. To make the food digestible.
2. To kill any harmful bacteria present in it.
3. To make appearance of the food pleasant.
4. To change its physical and chemical form.

7. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
KITCHEN DEPARTMENT
It is important for any kitchen staff to first and
foremost, understand the workplace. As a kitchen staff, you
should familiar with the organizational structure of the
kitchen hierarchy so that you will know who’s in charge and
who to report to.
it is also very important to be familiar with the different
positions and its responsibilities inside the kitchen
department to have an efficiency at work.

8. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
Organizational Structure in the
KITCHEN
The kitchen is organized in such a way that each and
every staff is assigned roles and allocated tasks for
maximum efficiency. The kitchen is organized depending on
various factors; it can depend on the nature of the dishes
being served in the menu, the type of establishment , the
demand and size of the customers, or through the physical
space and resources available,

9. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Main Cook. Overall management of kitchen and staff, supervising, creating new
recipes & training apprentice.
Chef de Cuisine
Deputy Cook. Takes charge in the absence of executive cook.
Sous Chef

10. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
In charge of the butcher shop. They prepare meats, fish, & poultry.
Butcher Chef
Prepares all cold savory food such as appetizer, salad, sandwiches & pates.
Chef Garde Manger

11. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Responsible for both hot & cold dessert including cakes, pastry, ice creams, and
creams. They are separate from the main kitchen.
Pastry Chef
Also known as soup cooks. They are responsible in preparing soups and stock.
Boulangers

12. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Also known as vegetable cooks. They are responsible in preparing vegetables,
potato, egg dishes.
Entremetier
Also known as fish cooks. They are responsible in preparing all fish courses.
Poissonier

13. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
They are responsible in preparing all sauces & sauce related dishes.
Saucier
Also known as roasting cooks. They are responsible in preparing braised and
roasted meats, and most meat dishes, including deep- fried food.
Chef Rotisseur

14. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Also known as grill cooks or chef grillardin.
Savoury Cook
Responsible in preparing food for banquet functions and buffet.
Banquet Chefs

15. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Has skills and knowledge of every section. Takes charge as and when required.
Chef Tournant
is a chef in charge of a particular area of production in a restaurant
Chef de Partie

16. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Assistant of the chef de partie.
Demi Chef de Partie
They assist the chef de parties or any section chef. They are divided
into Commis I & Commis II.
Commis

17. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
The following are different roles and positions of the kitchen staff. Take note
that not all kitchen have a complete line-up of positions, depending on the
needs and capabilities of the kitchen.
Act as the trainees helping out in day to day operation
Apprentices

18. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
Kitchen Department Organizational Chart
Sample:

19. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:

20. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
This refers to how members are situated in an organization.
Organizational structures will not only help you find your place in an
organization but will also help you identify the chain of command and
the flow of authority in an establishment.
Organizational Structure
This refers to how members are situated in an organization.
Organizational structures will not only help you find your place in an
organization but will also help you identify the chain of command and
the flow of authority in an establishment.
Contracts and Job Descriptions

21. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
OJT or on the job training will let you familiarize yourself
with the function of each staff or each department and the
processes inside the organization through hands-on work
experience. OJTs can be required for interns or new staff and
even to old staff members if a new policy or system is being
implemented.
On-the-job Training
These are set of instructions that indicate the appropriate
actions to be undertaken for any possible workplace situation.
SOPs may be set by the establishment, the industry, and
sometimes by a concerned government agency.
Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs),
Policies and Procedures

22. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
A daily task sheet is document detailing the
activities that you have to undertake throughout your
shift. This is usually handed to the staff or posted in
bulletins before the service or the shift starts.
Daily Task Sheets, Direct Requests and
Observation

23. KITCHEN STAFF
LESSON 1:

24. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
Duties and Responsibilities of a
KITCHEN STAFF
As a kitchen staff, it is your responsibility to complete
the task that is being assigned to you. One of your primary
duties is to always keep the kitchen clean. Every kitchen
maintains a hygiene and sanitation standard to ensure the
health and safety of the employees and customers.

25. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
Required
knowledge
and skills
of a
kitchen
staff:

26. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:

27. Here are some examples of skills that you will acquire from
enrolling in this course:
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