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Chef Ruth Varisco, Coordinator of the Culinary Arts & Entrepreneurship program at Nunez Community College and the American Culinary Federation New Orleans Chapter 2018 Chef of the Year, will host a Knife Skills Workshop July 19 in the Culinary Café on the Nunez campus.
Nunez Community College Culinary legend Chef Ruth Varisco is offering her decades of advice on using knives in the kitchen, condensed into an efficient three-hour lesson.
Basic Knife Skills with Chef Ruth will take place Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in the Culinary Café, located in the Kane Building on the Nunez campus. For $55, up to 12 adult learners will receive comprehensive instruction from Chef Ruth.
All proceeds from the class go to the Nunez Culinary Club, which provides special learning opportunities for Nunez students.
Students participating in Basic Knife Skills will receive direction on knife safety, sanitation, handling and care. Students will learn to sharpen and hone knives using whetstones and steels. They’ll be guided in proper knife grip to maintain control and reduce strain. They’ll learn common cuts like chopping, slicing, and mincing; and classical cuts like batonnet, julienne, brunoise, and chiffonade.
Just as she has with Nunez students for more than 30 years, Chef Ruth will emphasize safety techniques for carrying knives, working with knives in crowded kitchens, preparing surfaces to prevent slippage, and staying mindful and focused on tasks to avoid injuries.
“Choosing the right knife for the task and the ingredients is only the first step,” said Chef Ruth. “There are many more considerations when using a knife. This course will cover all of those techniques and teach them in a way that’s easy to understand and easy to remember. All that’s left afterward is to practice at home!”
Begin the registration process to attend Basic Knife Skills by submitting a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez.edu/Workforce.
About Nunez Community College
Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth. Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, technical diplomas, and certificates. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Nunez Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). Nunez is located at 3710 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. For more information, visit www.nunez.edu.
