L.A. Mission College
Food Production 1 : Lara Brosseau
Food Services Management 101

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FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT 101
Food Production 1
 
INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION COURSE INFORMATION
INSTRUCTOR: Lara Brosseau Section Number: 0224
TELEPHONE: (818) 364-7600 x4347 Place: Room 1007
OFFICE HOURS:
Part-time Faculty Offices
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
Time: 8AM- 12:30PM
Tuesdays and Thursdays
E-MAIL: lara_brosseau@yahoo.com Units: 4 Units
(Transferable to CSU)
COURSE WEBSITE:
http://www.lamission.edu/fsm101
 
 
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Study and lab experience of quality food production. Upon completion of this course you should be able to:
Apply kitchen sanitation and safety.
Distinguish the commonly used kitchen tools and equipment.
Differentiate between the basic knife cuts.
Set-up and organize your food preparation station.
Compare the fundamental cooking methods and principles.
Calculate recipe conversions.
Select safe and effective knife skills.
Prepare with accuracy all the basic knife cuts.
Choose the appropriate kitchen tools and equipment for each step in the cooking process.
Experiment with the basic cooking principles studied.
Judge the presentation and taste of the dishes prepared in class.
 
DRESS CODE
Appropriate attire must be worn in the food production laboratory. On lab days students not dressed appropriately, will not be permitted to take part in food preparation and will not receive credit for class participation. Uniforms worn must be clean and pressed. They consist of a white lab coat, a chef’s hat, heavy black shoes with rubber soles, and black or striped pants. No spandex, jewelry, or nail polish allowed. Fingernails must be kept short and clean.
 
CLASS REQUIREMENTS
FSM 50 Sanitation and Safety is a course prerequisite.
Negative TB test required within the first two weeks of class.
Hours of class must be followed by being on time and staying until the end of class. After three absences, students will be dropped. Three tardies equals one absence. (If necessary, you can make up a class missed in the day, by attending the evening class.).
 
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Any student that needs special considerations due to a disability is asked to identify their need to the instructor in private by the completion of day one. Any resulting class performance that may arise for those who do not identify their needs, should not expect any special grading consideration.

It is L.A. Mission College’s policy not to discriminate against qualified students with documented disabilities in its educational programs. If you have a disability-related need for adjustments or other accommodations in this class, contact Dr. Rick Scuderi, Director of Disabled Students Programs and Services, at
818-364-7734 immediately.

 
TEXTS
Professional Cooking, 5th Edition by Wayne Gisslen with attached student workbook and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation Exam Scantron
• Recommended: Webster’s New World Dictionary of Culinary Arts by Labensky
 
MATERIALS
Calculator, five scantron sheets for examinations, instant-read thermometer, and a knife kit
 
 
ASSIGNMENTS AND EVALUATION
Homework (10%)
Reading Checks (10%)
Knife Skills Tests (10%)
Progress Checks 1, 2, 3, & 4 (25%)
Participation and team cooperation in lab, attendance, and punctuality (25%)
Final Practicum (20%)


COURSE OUTLINE
DATE TOPIC COVERED READING ASSIGNMENT ASSIGNMENTS DUE
2/10,
Tuesday
Introduction to Course, Chapter 1 – Industry    
2/12,
Thursday
Chapter 2 – Safety and Sanitation Ch. 1 & 2 Ch. 1 and Ch. 2;
Deadline to turn in order form for uniforms
2/17,
Tuesday
Chapter 3 – Tools and Equipment Ch. 3 Ch.3; Deadline to turn in order form for Messermeister knives
2/19,
Thursday
Chapter 4 - Basic Cooking Principles Ch. 4 Ch. 4
2/24,
Tuesday
Chapter 5 – The Recipe Ch.5  
2/26,
Thursday
Chapter 5 – The Recipe Ch. 5 (Reread) Ch. 5
3/2,
Tuesday
Chapter 6 - The Menu Ch. 6 Ch. 6
3/4,
Thursday
Chapter 7 – Mise en Place Ch. 7 Ch. 7
3/9,
Tuesday
Progress Check #1 Review Session
Knife Skills Practice
Review of Ch. 1-7  
3/11,
Thursday
Progress Check #1 (Chapters 1-7) Ch. 8  
3/16,
Tuesday
Chapters 8 – Stocks and Sauces Ch. 8 (Review) Ch. 8
3/18,
Thursday
Chapter 9 - Soups Knife Skills Practice Ch. 9 Ch. 9
3/23,
Tuesday
Chapter 10 - Understanding Meats and Game Ch. 10 Ch. 10
3/25,
Thursday
Chapter 11 - Cooking Meats and Game Ch. 11 Ch. 11
3/30,
Tuesday
Chapter 12 – Understanding Poultry and Game Birds Ch. 12 Ch. 12
4/1,
Thursday
Chapter 13 – Cooking Poultry and Game Birds Ch. 13 Ch. 13
4/6,
Tuesday
No Class. Spring Break.    
4/8,
Thursday
No Class. Spring Break.    
4/13,
Tuesday
Chapter 24 - Food Presentation and Garnish Ch. 24 and
Ch. 25
Ch. 24 and
Ch. 25
4/15,
Thursday
Progress Check #2 Review Session Review of Ch. 8-13, 24, & 25  
4/20,
Tuesday
Progress Check #2 (Chapters 8-13, 24, & 25)    
4/22,
Thursday
Chapter 14 - Understanding Fish and Shellfish Ch. 14 Ch. 14
4/27,
Tuesday
Chapter 15 - Cooking Fish and Shellfish Ch. 15 Ch. 15
4/29,
Thursday
Chapter 16 - Understanding Vegetables Ch. 16 Ch. 16
5/4,
Tuesday
Chapter 17 - Cooking Vegetables Knife Skills Practice Ch. 17 Ch. 17
5/6,
Thursday
Chapter 18 - Potatoes and Other Starches Ch. 18 Ch. 18
5/11,
Tuesday
Chapter 19 - Salads and Salad Dressings Ch. 19 Ch. 19
5/13,
Thursday
Chapter 20 - Sandwiches and Hors d’Oeuvres Ch. 20 Ch. 20
5/18,
Tuesday
Ch. 21 -Breakfast Preparation, Dairy Products, and Coffee and Tea Ch. 21 Ch. 21
5/20,
Thursday
Progress Check #3 Review Session Review of Ch. 14-21  
5/25,
Tuesday
Progress Check #3 (Chapters 14-21)  
5/27,
Thursday
Chapter 26 - Bakeshop Production  Read Ch. 26 Ch. 26
6/1,
Tuesday
Final Knife Skills Test
Review for Final Exam
Review for Final Exam  
6/3,
Thursday
Final Exam