This course provides an introduction to the principles and techniques of basic stocks, sauce and soup cooking. Students learn to prepare stocks, soups and sauces commonly used in professional kitchens. Students also prepare salads, dressings and accompaniments. Emphasis is placed on preparation, work methods, presentation techniques and quality control.
Prerequisites
CULI 1501.
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What you will learn
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
2. Professional Practice and Skills
3. Health and Safety Review
4. Kitchen Equipment Review and Introduction to New Equipment
5. Introduction to Basic Kitchen Math – Recipe Competencies
6. Principles of Cooking Review
7. Introduction to Stocks and The Principles of Stock Production
8. Introduction to Soups and The Principles of Soup Production
9. Introduction to Basic Sauces and The Principles of Sauce Production
10. Introduction to Salads and The Fundamentals of Salad Production
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42253 |
January 26, 2026 to June 26, 2026 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Howe Sound Secondary School | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42279 |
March 9, 2026 to April 2, 2026 |
Lecture Online Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42317 |
April 7, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61349 |
June 8, 2026 to July 2, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.