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.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 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
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72079 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Garibaldi Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72090 |
September 8, 2026 to April 28, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Maple Ridge Secondary | See full schedule | |
| 72104 |
September 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Elphinstone Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72112 |
September 8, 2026 to April 27, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Imagine High Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72119 |
September 10, 2026 to June 22, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Richmond Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 72128 |
October 26, 2026 to November 19, 2026 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 72153 |
November 23, 2026 to December 17, 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. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41736 |
February 8, 2027 to March 3, 2027 |
Lecture Shop/Teaching Kitchen |
VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42276 |
February 1, 2027 to June 25, 2027 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Howe Sound Secondary School | See full schedule | |
| 42420 |
February 3, 2027 to January 27, 2028 |
Shop/Teaching Kitchen | Walnut Grove SecSchool-us WGSS | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† 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.