Cookery Senior Taster

Program Overview

Ara's Cookery Senior Taster program offers hands-on experience in a commercial kitchen for year 11-13 students. Participants learn culinary skills to prepare and serve a two-course meal, taught by experienced chefs through demonstrations, practical work, and theory. The program aims to provide a glimpse into the culinary profession and potential career paths as chefs, cooks, or kitchen assistants.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Participants will gain hands-on experience in a real commercial kitchen.
• The program focuses on developing the culinary skills required to prepare, cook, and serve a two-course meal to customers.
• The program is designed for year 11, 12, and 13 students.

Teaching:

• Participants will be taught by experienced chefs.
• The program will use a variety of teaching methods, including demonstrations, practical work, and theoretical sessions.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program may be able to find work as chefs, cooks, or kitchen assistants.

Other:

• The program is offered at Ara's Madras Street campus in Christchurch and Timaru.
• The program runs for one day.
• Participants will need to bring their own lunch and water.
• The program costs $50.
• To register for the program, participants can click on the "Register" button for the date they wish to attend and then complete the registration form.
• Please note: a minimum number of participants is required for the program to proceed.
• The program is designed to give participants a taste of what it is like to work in a commercial kitchen.
• Participants will learn how to prepare a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts.