Culinary Management
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism ManagementPrice upon request
Course overview
The course broadens the participant’s views on culinary management and demonstrates what is it like to work in the ever-evolving HoReCa industry. Once the participant is aware of the essentials of culinary management, he/she will have a better understanding of the position of a manager in a professional kitchen.
The participants are expected to watch all the video content under each module, acquaint themselves with additional materials provided, and then take the quizzes. The quiz can be taken 3 times and we recommend that participants watch the videos and practise until they feel they master the topic.
What you will learn
Course objectives
Upon successful completion of the course, the course participants will:
gain insights into the ever-evolving HoReCa-industry
understand kitchen management
understand professional kitchen operations
get acquainted with the variety of tasks of a head chef
gain professional advice on how to pursue a career as a manager in a professional kitchen
understand the basic cooking methods of professional kitchen
work safely in a professional kitchen
apply food safety measures when operating in a professional kitchen
Skills
Upon successful completion of the course, the course participants will be able to:
explain the evolution of professional kitchens over the years
understand the hierarchy of today’s professional kitchen
create a team working in a professional kitchen
develop menus and recipes with respect to seasons, diets, availability, and costs
adopt a safe and hygienic way of working in a professional kitchen
apply the basic cooking methods of a professional kitchen
Course details
Who is the course for?
Course material: 43 videos, over 5 hours of video material including theoretical video lessons and practical 360° panorama video lessons on the daily operations of a chef working in a professional kitchen, 2 video interviews available also as podcasts, 8 quizzes. Estimated total study time 54 hours. Course outline: Tutorial 1. Professional kitchens – From past to present and Fast food to Fine dining
Tutorial 2. The HoReCa business – What and How
Tutorial 3. Leadership and staff management – What does it take to be a good manager?
Tutorial 4. Product development
Tutorial 5. Production planning
Tutorial 6. Safety in a professional kitchen
Tutorial 7. Marketing and Sales
Tutorial 8. The career path of a head chef
Tutorial 9. A virtual tour in the professional kitchen by Sakari Ketolainen