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Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
Discover how technologies can improve efficiency and control processes within professional kitchens.
Duration
2 weeksWeekly study
3 hoursLanguages
English, Italiano, Español, Français, PortuguêsEnglish, Italiano100% online
How it works
Introduction to Emerging Technologies in a Professional Kitchen
This course has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles. Find out more.
Optimise your kitchen’s operations with emerging and SMART technologies
Emerging technologies, from AI to Cloud technology, have the potential to revolutionise professional kitchen operations.
On this two-week course, you’ll discover new technologies being used in kitchens and explore strategies to implement them in your own workplace.
Explore the types of emerging technologies being used in professional kitchen practices
On this course, you’ll examine a range of technologies and how they can improve kitchen practice and management.
You’ll discover how technology has influenced the equipment used in kitchens, and investigate the benefits and challenges of technology applications.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to assess your workplace’s needs and plan your own implementation.
Discover how to optimise processes from inventory control to resource management
By embedding new technologies into your current processes, you can increase efficiency and improve controls.
You’ll learn how to optimise processes, from menu engineering to purchasing and stock control. You’ll also discover how AI technology and Smart Assistants can benefit your operations.
With this knowledge, you’ll be able to improve food safety and quality, and create a more sustainable, efficient kitchen.
Introduce emerging technologies to your kitchen through employee training and development
Technology can benefit your employees by streamlining processes and improving employee management systems.
You’ll explore strategies to introduce these technologies to your staff and demonstrate the benefits to their work and wellbeing.
By the end of this course, you’ll understand how to adopt new technology throughout professional kitchens, from stock control to employee management. With this knowledge, you can begin to use new technology to improve processes within your workplace.
Syllabus
Week 1
Welcome, an Introduction to Kitchen Technology
Welcome to Kitchen Technology
Group Executive Chef Andy Cordier from International Culinary Studio, the leading online chef education provider, welcomes you and talks about technology in the kitchen.
Impact of Technology in the Kitchen
You will read a brief overview of the history of kitchen technology and a discussion on the impact of technology in the kitchen.
AI in Professional Kitchens
This discussion focusses on the use of AI in a Professional Kitchen, what AI is, how it benefits the business, and examples of AI Technology that can be used to create efficiencies and streamline operations.
IOT, Cloud Technology and Management Systems
The Internet of Things (IoT) has changed how we operate in business, and the kitchen. We discuss various integrated technologies available to manage quality, maintenance, inventory costing and control and menu engineering.
Week 2
Cooking Technologies
Modern Cooking Technologies
Various types of cooking technologies, smart assistants, AI, sustainability and resource and energy management solutions are discussed.
Who is this accredited by?
The CPD Certification Service:
The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Describe the benefits and challenges when implementing technology into the kitchen.
- Describe the IoT and understand Cloud Technology.
- Explain how technology can improve the quality and safety of food and inventory control.
- Discuss the benefits of technology to Menu Engineering.
- Identify the significant modern cooking technologies and describe how introducing a Smart Assistant could benefit the kitchen.
- Explain how technology impacts and benefits employees at work.
- Describe how sustainable practices can be improved when incorporating technology into the kitchen.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the kitchen.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for professional chefs, or chefs in training, as well as those within the culinary education industry who wish to know more about how to optimise kitchen processes through emerging technologies.
Who will you learn with?
Career Highlights
Catered for Nelson Mandela
Dignatries in Germany
Competition judge
Banqueting large function organization
Managed large team of chefs
Culinary team chef
Teaching and educating chefs
Who developed the course?
International Culinary Studio
International Culinary Studio offers quality education online from any kitchen.
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Develop skills to further your career
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- Access to 1,000+ courses
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
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$54/one-off payment
Fulfill your current learning need
- Access to this course
- Learn at your own pace
- Discuss your learning in comments
- Printed and digital certificate when you’re eligible
Start learning today
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