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Introducing ProChef® 1

The Culinary Institute of America’s ProChef® 1 is an internationally-recognized and respected training program for contemporary chefs and culinary teams.

Consistency and mastery
starts
here

Lobster Ink’s expertise in technology-enhanced learning has taken the CIA’s ProChef® 1 curriculum to the next level, catering to the always-on lives of modern chefs with interactive, on-the-job training.

Lobster Ink’s expertise in technology-enhanced learning has taken the CIA’s ProChef® 1 curriculum to the next level, catering to the always-on lives of modern chefs with interactive, on-the-job training.

Increase consistency

Onboarding Learning Paths get new hires guest-ready, quickly.

Gain and retain top talent

Onboarding Learning Paths get new hires guest-ready, quickly.

Improve guest satisfaction

Onboarding Learning Paths get new hires guest-ready, quickly.

Get a taste
of ProChef® 1

Explore the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’, basic food science principles, and the detail of mastering essential skills.

Our approach

What is the Maillard Reaction?

Discover the Maillard Reaction – the basic food science principle that explains the distinctive aroma,  flavor and color when food cooks in the presence of heat and absence of moisture.

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Customer case: QSR customer

ProTip: Why you should cook green vegetables in batches

Keep greens vibrant during the cooking process with this ProTip from the vegetable cookery course, and up your team’s veggie game with the fundamental principles of vegetable cookery.

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Customer case: Global FMCG brand

Mastering precision cuts

Learn how to produce the perfect Batonnet and Julienne cut with this preview lesson on precision cuts. Mastering these kitchen knife skills will set the scene for swift execution - a crucial skill for any chef.

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“ProChef®1 solves the problem of disjointed, inconsistent training across multiple teams.”

Brad Barnes

CMC, Former Director, CIA Consulting and Industry Programs

Discover the complete digital
culinary apprenticeship

Created in collaboration with the Culinary Institute of America, ProChef® 1 forms part of Lobster Ink’s full culinary digital training solution. Find out more about the other digital training programs available in this category, Plant-Forward Kitchen and Baking & Pastry.

Ensure culinary
consistency at
your property

Experience our platform and off-the-shelf learning content with a 30-day free trial.

Develop and retain
culinary masters at
your property

Experience our platform and off-the-shelf learning content with a 30-day free trial.