109 Professional Cook
Journals
“Agriculture & Food Security is a peer-reviewed open access journal that addresses the challenge of global food security. It publishes articles within the field of food security research, with a particular focus on research that may inform more sustainable agriculture and food systems that better address local, regional, national and/or global food and nutritional insecurity.” — website
Food Research (various)
“Food Research is an open access international journal that publishes reviews, original research articles and short communications focusing on food science and technology, food service management, nutrition, nutraceuticals, food innovation, and agriculture food science.” — website
International Journal of Food Science (various)
“International Journal of Food Science is a peer-reviewed, Open Access journal that publishes research and review articles in all areas of food science. As a multidisciplinary journal, articles discussing all aspects of food science will be considered, including, but not limited to: enhancing shelf life, food deterioration, food engineering, food handling, food processing, food quality, food safety, microbiology, and nutritional research.” — website
International Journal of Food Studies (IJFS) (open access policy)
“The International Journal of Food Studies (IJFS), a journal of the ISEKI_Food Association, is an international peer-reviewed open-access journal featuring scientific articles on the world of Food in Education, Research and Industry. This journal is a forum created specifically to improve the international dissemination of Food Science and Technology knowledge between Education, Research and Industry stakeholders.” — website
NPJ Science of Food (open access journal)
“npj Science of Food is an online-only and open access journal publishes high-quality, high-impact papers related to food safety, security, integrated production, processing and packaging, the changes and interactions of food components, and the influence on health and wellness properties of food.” — website
Textbooks
Bakery and Business Math (CC-BY) by Eunice Graham
“Published by Open Washington Pressbooks, this textbook provides lessons on bakery and management math with exercises, assessments, and learning objectives.”– website
BC Campus Professional Cook Textbooks (varies) by various.
Cheese Making Technology e-Book (CC-BY-NC-SA) by Arthur Hill and Mary Ann Ferrer
“This book is a supplement to the online lectures and learning exercises in Introduction to Cheese Technology, a short course by the Department of Food Science, University of Guelph. However, please note that, in addition to the manual, you will need to refer to other materials throughout the course.”– website
Culinary Math (CC-BY-NC) by Eunice Graham
Mathematics and cost controls for culinary and bakery students
Dairy Science and Technology Ebook (CC-BY-NC-ND) by Douglas Goff, Arthur R. Hill, and Mary Ann Ferrer
Our Dairy Education eBook Series is an educational resource focused on milk, dairy products and dairy technology, developed for use with an undergraduate course in dairy processing at the University of Guelph. It is now available as a resource for university and secondary school students, industry personnel, and interested consumers around the world.
Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene (CC-BY) by The BC Cook Articulation Committee, go2HR
“Food Safety, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene is one of a series of Culinary Arts open textbooks developed to support the training of students and apprentices in British Columbia’s foodservice and hospitality industry. Although created with the Professional Cook, Baker and Meatcutter programs in mind, these have been designed as a modular series, and therefore can be used to support a wide variety of programs that offer training in foodservice skills.”–website
Ice Cream Technology e-Book (CC-BY-NC-ND) by Douglas Goff
Introduction to Food Microbiology [PDF] (CC BY-ND) by FOODSAFE Program Working Group
“The high-level objective of the Introduction to Food Microbiology open textbook is to increase awareness and knowledge of food safety and safe food handling procedures as they relate to the principles of food microbiology. Created by the FOODSAFE Secretariat, the Introduction to Food Microbiology open textbook content emphasizes food safety awareness practices as found within the food service industry, to make it as practical and relevant for learners as possible.”– website
Meat Cutting and Processing for Food Service (CC-BY) by go2HR, The BC Cook Articulation Committee

“This book is intended to give students a basic understanding of the various types and uses of ingredients used in the baking industry, and how certain ingredients, in particular grains and flours are produced, graded and processed in Canada.” — website
Videos
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TED Talks for Foodies ( Educational permission)
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