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Course Name : Kitchen Services Management

Course Code : KON321

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 3

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 4

Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. OYA BERKAY KARACA

Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1-Knows basic kitchen terms,organisation of the kitchen,managing scope of the kitchen and principles and practices
2-Discusses the use of kitchen culture as a touristic product.
3-Knows and practices the physical features and plan of the kitchen,using the kitchen tools and security in the kitchen.
4-Practices the process of the preparation and serve of the food and audits, and observes the performance in the kitchen.
5-Assures planning the menus regarding the principles of nutrition and food groups.
6-Observes and practices personal and working place hygiene.Knows HACCP principles and basic terms related to food safety.
7-Exemplifies industrial kitchen practices.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Managing kitchen services management, organisation, kitchen of different cultures, physical analysis of kitchen, hygiene, food, preperation, effetivenes in kitchen.

Course Contents : Kitchen services management, organisation, kitchen of different cultures, physical analysis of kitchen, hygiene, food, preperation, effetivenes in kitchen.

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom 103


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Kitchen description.types and historical development,basic features of Turkish and World kitchens. Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion.
2 Managing kitchen services,organising,job description and efficiency Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion.
3 Grouping the staff in charge of kitchen services and their features. Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion.
4 Kitchen planning,position of the kitchen and physical features in accomodation establishments. Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion.
5 Fixed kitchen tools used in accomodation establishments kitchens,observations in practice hotel kitchens. Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic.Field work Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion. presentation
6 unstable kitchen tools used in accomodation establishments kitchens,observations in practice hotel kitchens. Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic.Field work Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion. presentation
7 Hygiene and sanitation practices Related topics in books number 1,2 and 3,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion. presentation
8 Midterm exam Reading textbooks and lecture notes Written exam
9 HACCP applications in the kitchen and its importance Related chapters in books number 4 and 5,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
10 Importance of nutrition,elements and groups of food. Related chapters in books number 6 and 7,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
11 Nutrition and menü planning. Related chapters in books number 6 and 7,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
12 Basic cooking methods used in international kitchens and practices Related chapters in books number 1 and 2 and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
13 Audit in hotel kitchens Related chapters in books number 1 and 2 and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
14 Examining the kitchens of various hotels and institutional catering services. Field work Field work, presentation
15 Safety measurements should be taken in kitchens Related chapters in books number 4 and 5,notes and articles about the topic. Lecture,discussion ,brainstorming,small group discussion
16/17 Final exam Reading textbooks and lecture notes Written exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Understands basic terms of business, comprehends strategical, tactical and operational aspects and local, national, international and global aspects of business management. 3
2 Has sufficient knowledge and conscious about issues which interest society such as job security, worker health, social security rights, quality control and management and protection of natural and cultural environment. 4
3 Comprehends, explains and applies planning, organization, execution, coordination and control management of accommodation enterprises. 5
4 Has the skill of nominal and statistical research and thinking skill, predicts results of decisions to be taken and makes correct estimations, considers cause-effect relationship, has the skill of analytical thinking and develops strategical approach. 5
5 Is open to innovation and change, enterprising, has the behavior of life long learning, thinks analytically, uses modern methods and technologies of business primarily information technologies. 4
6 Has basic computer using knowledge and knowledge about information systems used in hotel management and has the skill of using these softwares. 0
7 Has quality conscious, executes and completes qualified works and makes and manages activities for the improvement of employees under his/her responsibility. 5
8 Creates solution and takes responsibility in unpredictable and complex situations about hotel management, travel management and other touristic managements. 5
9 Thinks critically, creates alternative solutions and obtains information from different resources and makes analyzes; has the capability of considering social, scientific and ethical values about announcement and interpretation of results. 5
10 Comprehends legal, social and moral responsibilites of business life and perceives social transformation. 0
11 Has the capability of verbal and written communication in Turkish, speaks correctly and effectively, conveys information and thoughts in a way that others can understand, has the skill of interpretation and criticism, has high persuasiveness. 5
12 Is prone to teamwork, has leadership skills and skill of communicating with experts in other fields and specializes in specific field of a tourism enterprise and also has sufficient knowledge about other departments. 5
13 Evaluates concepts, ideas and data in tourism management with scientific methods, determines and analyzes complex problems and subjects, develops suggestions. 4
14 Understands socio-economic structure of tourism and within this scope its importance for the country and designs skills about investment of a new enterprise to be founded in otherfields of tourism and service sector. 0
15 Knows sectoral conditions to cope with continuous fluctuation depending on flexible demands in a tourist facility and has the knowledge to use and evaluate tools which would analyze a tourism management together with its internal and external environment. 0
16 Additional to vocational development, through his/her interest and traits, in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas, contuniously develops himself/herself by determining his/her learning needs. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 95
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.8
ECTS Credit: 4