Culinary Bootcamp
Free Training Opportunity
Powered by the Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce
Turn Up the Heat on Your Culinary Skills
Eastern Maine Community College’s Culinary Boot Camp offers a hands-on introduction to professional kitchen techniques and foundational culinary practices – all at no cost to participants. Whether you’re exploring a new career or building on existing skills, this program is your launchpad into the culinary world.
What You’ll Learn
Through a blend of in-person labs and online learning, participants gain practical experience in key culinary areas, including:
- Knife Skills
Learn how to safely and efficiently handle and maintain knives for a variety of culinary tasks. - Introduction to Workplace Practices & Equipment
Become familiar with commercial kitchen tools, workflows, and professional standards. - Moist Heat Cooking Methods
Explore techniques such as boiling, steaming, poaching, and simmering. - Dry Heat Cooking Methods
Develop skills in roasting, baking, grilling, broiling, and pan-broiling. - Combination Cooking Techniques
Learn braising, stewing, and other blended methods used in professional kitchens. - Saucier Techniques
Practice sautéing, stir-frying, and searing – essential skills for any line cook or chef.
Included in the Program
- Knife set and professional chef uniform
- ServSafe Food Protection Manager exam
- All costs covered – including materials, instruction, and certification fees
- Participants are required to wear closed-toe, slip-resistant shoes