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CULI 2501: Kitchen Management
Effective date
May 2018
Department
Culinary Arts (Blended)
School
Hospitality, Food Studies and Applied Business
Description
This course introduces students to kitchen management procedures, the basic principles of human resources, and Canadian Labour laws. Students continue to (re)develop their culinary career pathway.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Professional Cook 2 Advanced Certificate program or Culinary Arts Diploma (International) program
Corequisites
CULI 2502 - Purchasing & Receiving
CULI 2503 - Restaurant Customer Service
CULI 2503 - Restaurant Customer Service
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication skills relevant to human resource management
- Describe the B.C. Human Rights Act and Employment Standards Act as it pertains to a cook within the culinary industry and human resource management
- Apply financial principles and math skills to determine kitchen operation costs
- Identify and describe the resources and best practices for starting a food based business
- Assess professional and employment skills to revise and/or develop career pathway
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 12
Total Hours: 12
Total Hours: 12
Instructional Strategies
lectures, demonstration, hands-on practice, group work, projects and independent study
Grading System
Percentages-ITA
Passing grade
70%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Assignments |
30 |
|
|
Portfolio |
35 |
|
|
Exam |
35 |
Multiple Choice Exam-Final |
Course topics
- 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines 2. HR Communication Skills 3. The Respectful Workplace 4. Food Service Operations and Business 5. Culinary Career Journey and Life Long Learning
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.