ECS Activities
Special cooking course
For your household staff
ECS is organizing a cooking course especially for your household staff. It is an opportunity for your maid or cook to improve his/her cooking skills. At the end of this course, participants will be able to work as a cook independently and can even organize a small party. The course content includes theoretical information on different food items; practical cooking and it will also make them aware about kitchen hygiene. We teach them how to prepare Indian, Chinese and continental items, as well as basic western cooking techniques like simmer, sauté, etc. We will also discuss how to organize a kitchen, to prepare menus, cutting techniques, steps of serving food during small parties and big parties. We will also teach them how to keep food and the kitchen hygienically clean. This course helps them improve their skills, so they will not only serve you better while you are here, but it will also be easier for them for them to find a job when you leave. Duration of course: 6 weeks, five days a week and two hours a day. Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs.12,000


Emergency procedures course
For household staff
Your family’s safety is a concern for everyone. This course will teach your staff how to react appropriately if an accident occurs. What action to take in the event of an emergency. Accident such as falls, broken bones, nosebleeds, etc will be discussed. Social emergency such as house fire, theft, and pet injuries or illness will be covered, your staff will be taught how to recognize such events, and what to do in each case. Children’s illnesses such as insect bites, skin rashes, high fever, hiccups and crops will be covered. We discuss most common household accidents and how with a little forethought they often may be avoided. This course is designed to promote safety in your home through education and prevention. It is open to all house staff but specially benefits those caring for children. Two days course, 1p.m. to 5p.m.
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs.2,000

Food handling and hygiene course
ECS is organizing food handling and hygiene course for your household staff. If you are not sure whether your staff is aware about hygiene then you can enroll them in this course. This class is based on demonstration and practice which encourage your staff to use their hygiene and food handling knowledge practically after this course. This course includes daily hygiene, importance of hand washing and preparation of fruits and vegetables. We will teach them the proper way of cleaning - tables, windows, kitchen floor and bathroom. We will also teach them how to care of refrigerator. We will discuss them how illness is spread and why the corner and behind the door is important to clean. We hope this course will help your staff to clean the house properly. Two days course, 1p.m. to 5p.m.
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 2,000

Child safety and Child Health Course
For household staff
The care and safety of our children is the highest priority for us all. This course will teach your staff about the safety of children in your house, how common accidents can be prevented and what to do in case of an accident can be prevented and what to do in case of accident. They are taught basic hygiene, how to keep children clean and healthy, and which toys are most appropriate for young children to play with. How to recognize that children are ill, what should we do when children are sick, how do we prevent common childhood illness and keep children healthy, how to recognize common childhood diseases, what is the meaning of growth in a child and how do we stimulate development? Most of us probably know the answers to these questions but does you didi (who looks after your children) know these answers. This course can be taken by all those staff who are responsible for our children’s welfare, even if only occasionally. Two days course, 1p.m. to 5p.m. Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 2,000

Child psychology
This course is helpful for all household staff who deal with children, but a must for the child-minder (Didi). In this course our expert trainer will discuss the characteristics of childhood with the participants, and also the emotional behaviors of children, such as, why do children get angry and cry, what kind of games they enjoy most and in which age, situation etc. It helps your staff to understand children’s behaviors psychologically better and after this training, you will find your children better cared for by the Didi.
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 1,200

Employment Services
Many excellent staff are registered with us, including cooks, guards, gardeners, maids and drivers. Our list is constantly updated. Interviews are carried at our office to solve language problems between our clients and the staff. If you are looking for efficient and reliable staff, please come and discuss your requirements with us and don’t forget to register your staff with us before you leave. INTERVIEW FEE: Rs. 1,000 PLACEMENT FEE: Rs. 2,000

Indian cooking
For household staff
Participants will be able to cook the following items.
1. Toondoori chicken
2. Vegetable korma
3. Paneer masala curry
4. Vegetable biriyani
5. Stuffed bitter gourds (bharma karella)
Date: 29 June 2008 l TIME:1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 1,000

Chinese cooking
For household staff
Participants will be able to cook the following items.
1. Shrimp in tomato chilli sauce
2.Chicken and bean curd salad with peanuts
3. Spiced diced pork
4. Sweet and sour vegetables
5. Sesame chicken
Date: 25 May 2008 l TIME:1.00 pm to 5.00 pm
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 1,000

Nutrition Education
This course is prepared for your cook to learn the importance of nutritious food and a balanced diet. We will explain to them the sources of protein, carbohydrates, vitamins and water and why they are important for daily life. The course will be conducted in Nepali and some technical words will be in English.
Venue: Maharajgunj Fee: Rs. 1,000