You will discuss the scope, nature and trends of the hospitality industry. You will develop a personal career action plan and the skills necessary to be successful in today’s job market. You will visit local hotels and observe operations.
You will develop your communication, management and practical food service skills. You will also use a computerized point of sale system.
You will learn how to prepare and produce a short order menu using the basic cooking principles of grilling, deep fat frying, sautéing and pan frying. You will practice the process of cooking meals to order in a restaurant setting.
You will learn sanitary food handling techniques that reduce the risk of food poisoning. You will develop management skills and tools to foster a culture of food safety.
You will study the application of management concepts relating to a hotel’s Rooms Division including: an overview of the front desk and housekeeping departments, the guest cycle, guest services, security issues and procedures, effective inventory management as well as the environmental concerns relating to the Rooms Division. You will train on current industry software (Opera Property Management System) to perform actual operations.
Your studies will focus on the responsibilities necessary for quantity food purchasing. You will learn about the various food products purchased for use in a food and beverage environment. You will discuss the application of the four-step control process (food purchases, receiving, storage, and inventory management) and gain an understanding of capital purchasing requirements.
You will develop skills in the procedures used in the service of food and beverage. You will have the opportunity to practice customer relations skills as they apply to a service setting.
You will learn how to prepare a variety of foods using the tools, equipment and techniques common to professional kitchens. You will acquire an understanding of the basic culinary terms and cooking principles. You will also learn a safety management system that reduces the risk of injuries occurring on the job.
You will be introduced to Economic Theory. You will study introductory economic concepts, operations of a market (with an examination of demand and supply), and the role of government in a market economy related specifically to the hospitality industry, government in Canada, economic indicators, examination of money and the Canadian banking system. You will also be introduced to microeconomics with particular emphasis on types of competition related to the hospitality industry.
You will study the basic features of Excel. You will learn to create workbooks, format spreadsheet elements, manipulate multiple worksheets, create simple charts and use simple formulas and functions.