Cooking Techniques with Impact

This module is broken into three parts, so you can build your understanding step by step. Each part follows the same rhythm: watch the video, complete the assessment, and refer to the Information Pack to explore the topic in more detail. When you’re ready, move on to the next part. Completing all three parts will take you right through the full module.
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Featuring Maggie Beer with: 

  • Simon Bryant, Chef 
  • Paul McDonald, Senior Chef Trainer, Maggie Beer Foundation

In this Module:

All dishes can really shine when prepared with the right cooking technique. You can bring out the hidden charms of different foods when you know how to best cook them, maximising the flavour, aroma, texture, and mouthfeel for your diners. 

It's also important to know that different foods lend themselves to different techniques, which generally fall into two main groups: dry heat cooking and moist heat cooking. Understanding how and when to apply these is essential knowledge and will also help retain maximum nutritional value. 

Getting this right also improves consistency, reduces waste, and creates meals that are more enjoyable for your residents to eat. 

Learning Outcomes

In this module you will learn about:

  • Identify and apply core cooking techniques used in aged care kitchens
  • Identify which cooking methods are most suitable for different ingredients  
  • Understand that good organisation and workflow support better cooking in aged care kitchens

Information Pack

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