CULI 1508: Short Order Cafe
Effective date
January 2017
Department
Culinary Arts (Blended)
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
Building on skills and knowledge acquired in previous classes, this course gives students hands-on experience preparing and serving multiple lunch items at service stations in a cafe setting. Finishing techniques will be applied to par-cooked vegetables and starches, meat, poultry and seafood. Emphasis is placed on communication, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control.
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Professional Cook 1 + Catering Certificate program
Corequisites
CULI 1507 - Flavour Principles & Menu Planning
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply effective time management, teamwork, and communication skills needed for working in a team in a short order kitchen
- Apply the fundamental principles, skills and techniques to produce a variety of sandwiches and hot food products in a cafe setting
- Assess and modify products and service for consistency and quality standards in a short order cafe
- Apply industry standards and procedures essential for food and kitchen safety in a production kitchen and short order cafe
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 35
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 53
Total Hours: 88
Instructional Strategies
lectures, demonstration, hands-on practice, group work, kitchen activities, projects and independent study
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Exam
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35
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Practical Exam
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Assignments
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15
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Portfolio
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15
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Final Exam
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35
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Multiple Choice Exam-Final
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Course topics
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
2. Professional Practice and Skills
3. Health And Safety Principles for a Short Order Café
4. Introduction to the Short Order Café and Kitchen Stations
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.