What's included?
- Video lessons with all the course recipes and content.
- Manuals with all the course explanations and recipes (pdf format).
- Diploma endorsed by our school, once you complete the course (pdf format).
The Art of Knife
Handling
Learn the best techniques
Course Presentation
Course Duration
This course doesn’t have a set start date or schedule. As soon as you enroll, you’ll have immediate access to all the content. There’s no deadline to finish this course, so you can start and finish at your own pace and availability. This allows you to learn at your own pace and tailor the course to your needs and schedule.
Description of the Course
Become an expert in food cutting and preparation with this online course on Kitchen Cutting Techniques! In this course, you will learn everything from first aid and safety, to different types of knives and cutting boards, how to choose the right equipment, how to maintain it in optimal condition, and how to preserve food. You will learn to make different cuts on vegetables, from Mirepoix, to Rondelle, Batonnet, Julienne, up to Brunoise and Tournée. You will also learn to prepare fruit dishes and cheese boards with different types of cuts. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to achieve the best results in your kitchen!
Program of the Course
Module 1. Knife Basics
1. Introduction
2. First Aid in Case of Cuts
3. Knife Safety
4. Types of Knives / How to Choose a Knife / Knife Maintenance / How to Wash a Knife / How to Sharpen a Knife
5. Cutting Board: How to Choose a Cutting Board
6. Organization: How to Organize Your Kitchen
7. Food Preservation Techniques: How to Preserve Food
Module 2. Knife Skills
8. “Air Cutting” Practice
9. Chiffonade Technique
10. Wedge Cut Technique
11. Mirepoix Technique
12. Rondelle Technique
13. Batonnet Technique
14. Dicing Technique
15. Concasse Technique
16. Julianne Technique
17. Brunoise Technique
18. Tournée Technique
Module 3. Other Important Cuts
19. Cabbage Cuts
20. How to Cut and Wash Mushrooms
21. Pepper Cuts
22. Cucumber Cuts
23. Garlic Cuts
Module 4. Create Your Own Dish
24. We will learn how to make special cuts on different fruits (pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, mango, kiwi, orange…) and teach you how to prepare your own Fruit Board with various versions.
25. We will study how to cut different types of cheeses (soft, hard, and semi-hard) and which utensils are recommended. We will also show you how to prepare Cheese Boards that will impress.
Module 5. Bread Cuts
26. How to cut different types of bread (baguette, loaf bread, brioche bread…) and we will prepare a Bread Board with butter.
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Teacher
ROBERT
- More than 1,000 students
- Chef and teacher
- Book author
I am a chef with over twenty years of experience. I have worked as a chef and sous-chef in numerous restaurants in various countries. For the past eleven years, I have been working in Norway at one of the best hotels in the country, where I had the honor of cooking for the Queen of Norway. Additionally, throughout my career, I have also been training innumerable students.
Throughout my career, I have attained a great amount of accomplishments. I have crafted innovative recipes that satisfy the most demanding palates, I have used the highest quality, fresh and locally sourced ingredients, as well as produced dishes of superior quality.
I am constantly exploring new culinary trends and I seek to improve my skills every day. It is with pride that I am able to share my work and knowledge with the culinary community.
Rating Summary
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)
Latest Reviews
An Amazing Place to Learn Cutting Techniques
March 1, 2023
Taking the online knife skills course was a great decision for me. I learned a lot of basic and advanced techniques for cutting and slicing, and I’m already feeling more confident with my knife skills. The instruction was clear and easy to follow, and I appreciate that the course was so comprehensive. Highly recommended!
The Best Way to Learn Cutting Like a Pro
February 5, 2023
I recently took the online knife skills course and found it to be extremely helpful. The course was comprehensive and well-structured, and I learned a lot of new techniques. I especially liked the step-by-step approach, which made it easy to follow along. Highly recommended for anyone looking to improve their knife skills!
A True Mentor for Beginner Cutters
February 1, 2023
The online knife skills course was great! I had some basic knowledge of knife techniques, but this course really helped me to refine my skills. I learned a lot of new techniques and approaches, and I’m now confident in my ability to handle a knife with precision. I’m so glad I took this course!
Frequently Asked Questions
This course doesn’t have a start date or schedules. It begins as soon as you enroll, and once you do, you’ll have access to all the content. It also doesn’t have a deadline for completion. You can start or finish it whenever you want and at your own pace since you’ll always have access to it.
The course consists of high-definition recorded video lessons accompanied by educational material in PDF format. There’s a virtual classroom from which you’ll have access to the content. There will be a final project in which you’ll have to develop your own recipe, an online test about the subjects taught, and a certificate of completion.
You’ll always have access to all the course content. From the moment you enroll, you’re entitled to unlimited access to all the course content.
Yes, once you complete the course, you’ll receive a PDF diploma in your name, endorsed by our school. After submitting your final project, you’ll receive an online test with multiple-choice questions about the concepts and subjects taught. Once you pass the online test, you’ll receive the PDF diploma in your name.
Yes, our platform accepts debit card.
Our platform doesn’t support deposits or bank transfers. We’re sorry we can’t offer you another solution.
Yes, you’ll be able to download all the PDF manuals with all the recipes and explanations from the lessons.
Yes, it’s possible to obtain an invoice in PDF format after purchasing the course. To do so, make sure to enter all your information correctly when enrolling: the name of the individual or legal entity, VAT number and address, as these are the details that will appear on the invoice.
No, prior knowledge is not necessary to take this course. Only basic knowledge of cooking is required. All preparations are explained step by step and in a very didactic way.
Yes, we will work with simple ingredients. The idea is for you to learn how to cut, so you can practice with the ingredients you have on hand.
Most of the techniques can be done with ingredients such as:
- Potato
- Carrot
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Pepper
- Onion
- Celery
- Cabbage
- Fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, parsley or others.
- Various fruits such as apple, melon, orange, watermelon…
We have tried to provide a schematic summary, not all recipes contain these ingredients but to serve as a guide.
You don’t need to buy anything to get started. We suggest that you complete the first few lessons to determine what to consider. But in general, you will only need:
- A cutting board
- A vegetable peeler
- A chef’s knife
- A small knife for vegetables