This course focuses on how individuals function effectively in the food service industry, as well as techniques for planning efficient production. It uses experiential exercises to examine how individual attitudes and group dynamics affect teams in the classroom and the workplace. Topics include industry expectations, communication models, work ethic, individual values and attitudes and collaborative team-building.
This course is part of the full-time Baking and Pastry Arts – Artisan Baking & Baking and Pastry Arts - Pastry Program.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Industry expectations, industry culture, production planning and organization, utilization of resources in the kitchen, professional terminology, diversity and individual values and attitudes, personality traits and perceptions, group dynamics and effectiveness, team performance and cohesiveness, communication processes including active listening, individual and team decision-making
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.