Unlike other topics taught in culinary programs, knife skills require students to learn new motor skills to perform proper technique. Join Chef John Draz, co-author of the new edition of The Culinary Professional, as he presents ideas for addressing the unique nature of this crucial skill. This webinar will include a live Q&A and will also be recorded. Registrants will be able to request a free preview of the new edition of The Culinary Professional after the webinar.

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The Culinary Professional is richly illustrated, comprehensive, culinary arts program written with an approachable writing style and design. Hundreds of photos of professional tools and ingredients plus step-by-step directions for basic culinary skills and cooking methods make this textbook a must-have for learning how to safely prepare delicious dishes in the lab. This title also includes cross-curricular activities in reading, writing, science, technology, math, nutrition, and sustainability, along with guidance for students to build a professional e-portfolio.

Experienced authors and chefs John Draz and Christopher Koetke focus on what to expect when entering the culinary arts industry, from workplace ethics to working in teams to developing taste for quality control. The fourth edition is easier than ever to use in the classroom, with enhanced teacher resources and chapters restructured into lessons followed by review questions to reinforce student mastery of new skills.