Six graduate from culinary course

Six aspiring chefs were awarded certificates recently by Isothermal Community College.

The Basic Culinary Skills students prepared food for the ceremony attendees to enjoy during a reception at the event.

The graduates are Bob Blanton, Nekisha McGill, Edward Williamson, Bonita Davis, Suzanna Wiersma, and Jennifer Terry. Chef Roger Campana is the main instructor.

The intensive training covered the concepts, skills, and techniques involved in volume food production for restaurant or institutional settings. Emphasis was on the development of knife skills, tool and equipment handling, and the principles of food preparation and safety.

In addition, students built their palates, learning how one taste or texture affects another while broadening their knowledge of the chemistry of food.

The course paired lecture with a great deal of hands-on training. Students focused on traditional cooking techniques as well as new and innovative methods. They also developed industry-recognized professional prep skills and explored opportunities for exciting careers in the culinary field.

The class was held in the college's culinary training facility at the Rutherford Opportunity Center in Forest City.

For more information, contact Mark Franklin at 828-395-1677.

The Culinary Arts program is made possible through the generous support of partners including the Appalachian Regional Commission and Rutherford County School.