The hot station is the heart of the food service kitchen. Most main dishes are prepared here and this is where some of the most important skills in food service are learned. Viewers will see how main courses or entrees are typically prepared, including meat, poultry, and seafood. The video covers storing and preparing meat, methods of cooking, and various professional tips throughout. There is a special section on vegetables, cereals, rice, and pasta. Given the right preparation and technique, main courses can be the attraction in a food services career!

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Aug. 09, 2006. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Meat Cooking Techniques (4:34) -- Seafood Preparation (2:56) -- Vegetable Storage, Preparation, and Cooking (3:57) -- Rice and Pastas (2:03).