Course
Becoming a Better Home Cook: Knife Skills and Recipe Reading CEXTN31-202580
Sep 18, 2025 - Sep 18, 2025
Spots remaining: 11
Full course description
Becoming a Better Home Cook: Knife Skills and Recipe Reading
9/18/2025, Thursday, 5pm-8pm
Instructor: Dominic Ainza
Location: Ocean Campus, Statler Wing 012
Sharpen your skills and slice your way to kitchen confidence. Learn the fundamentals of knife techniques and get hands-on practice chopping, dicing, and mincing like a pro. In this basic knife skills class, you’ll build a solid foundation and put your new skills to the test as we prepare a nourishing soup and a selection of light, flavorful dishes. * Enrollment includes $25 material fee for meals and recipe book
All tools and supplies will be available for this class. However, if you would like to bring your own apron and chef knife, you are more than welcome to.
Comfortable, closed toe shoes and for anyone with long hair, hair tie or a hat. Hair nets will be provided if needed.
Instructor Bio: Meet Chef Dominic Ainza, a seasoned chef and instructor with a passion for teaching and sharing his love of food. With experience in top Bay Area kitchens and a thriving career as a tech corporate chef, he cooks for diverse groups every day, mastering a wide range of cuisines. With training at the California Culinary Academy and a background in youth counseling, Chef Ainza brings a unique approach to cooking that emphasizes simple, honest ingredients and techniques. As a proud Filipino-American, he infuses his teaching with warmth and community. Whether you're a culinary student or just starting out, Chef Ainza welcomes students of all skill levels and backgrounds, eager to share his passion for food and cooking. As an instructor at City College of San Francisco, Chef Ainza inspires students with his culinary expertise and dedication to mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals.