Almanor Culinary Arts Academy

Classes are held at the Almanor Culinary Arts Academy, Hwy 36, 3 miles west of Chester

Restaurant Operations – Lunch Course ID: NCA 011                           Units: 3.5
Instructor: Carol Franchetti                   Hours:  Wed & Thurs 10-2          Index # C06S

            Practical experience in all facets of restaurant operation emphasizing the lunch service and preparation of hot and cold foods, production, portion control, plating techniques, and concepts of teamwork.  Fulfills requirement for AA in Nutrition, Foods and Culinary Arts at FRC.

 

Restaurant Service Basics                     Course ID: NCA 013               Units. .5
Instructor: Barbara Tantardino  Hours:  Thurs 11-1 4/10-5/8                 Index # C07S

            Types of table service and setting will be explored as well as the history of professional service. Actual practice with paying guests will enhance instruction in setting tables, wine service, and the concept of up-selling.

Stocks and Sauces                  Course ID: NCA 014                           Units: 2
Instructor: Sean Conry Hours:  Tues 6 o 9:36pm ends 4/24  Index # C08S

            Learn how to prepare the basic stocks, soups, and sauces on the which
classic recipes are built.

 

The World of Breads                            Course ID: NCA 022                 Units: 3
Instructor: J.Dow                                  Hours:  Mon 10-4                       Index # C09S

            A baking concentration on the world of yeasted breads: including breakfast breads and rolls, whole grain breads, and artisan breads such as focaccia and ciabatta.

 

 

The Art of the Wedding Cake               Course ID: NCA 025                     Units: 1.5
Instructor: Cynthia Ware                       Hours:T 10-3:00 1/15 to 4/8        Index # C10S

            Baking, decorating, assembly, and transporting of wedding cakes from classic to contemporary.