Successful Kitchen Management Involves Solid Foundation
Posted by Jason White on Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Under: College Education
A program's reputation is not only based on its curriculum but also on
students' reactions to it and whether they recommend it to other
students. At Centennial College's School of Hospitality, Tourism and
Culture, students are singing the praises of the Hospitality Operations -
Kitchen Management offering.
"It was a wonderful experience and I learned a lot," said hospitality program
graduate Deniece Phillips. "The teachers were very hands-on. The wide
diversity of students allowed me to learn from them as well." Meanwhile
another grad, Severo Vitorio Pastor, said, "The program is a great
master plan for those who want to pursue a career in this industry. Each
subject truly equips us with the knowledge, skills and experiences that
we need to become successful in our field."
These two students also provide a general overview of the offering. Here
is a closer look at the program's essential information.
Application Process: Aside from having an interest in the managing the
kitchens in the food and beverage industry, applicants are required to
have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent,
or mature student status (19 years or older) as well as
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take
the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission.
Kitchen Management courses: Within this program, students attend a total
of fourteen courses that teach them a range of skill sets including
business practices in accounting, human resources and supervision. A
major part of these courses is practical application in the school's
recently renovated Culinary Arts Centre, which features both traditional
equipment and a Tandoori oven, wok line, combi ovens, a brick-lined
pizza oven, a smoker, baker's ovens and magnetic induction cookers — all
state-of-the-art equipment found in the best professional kitchens.
Among specific courses are: Practical Math for Hospitality, Quantity
Food Production, Theory of Food, Supervisory Practices for the Kitchen
Manager, Purchasing for the Commercial Kitchen and many others.
Field Experience: Despite its short length (the program is two
semesters), students still benefit from the ultimate hands on
experience: a field placement during which they get to carry out the
duties of the kitchen manager. Many of this program's corporate and
business partners hire students during or after periods of work
experience. They include: Moxie's Grill & Bar, Swiss Chalet,
Milestones, Red Lobster, The Keg, and others.
Credits: Not only do students graduate with an Ontario College
Certificate, they also receive certifications such as the Smart Serve
program and the National Sanitation Training certificate.
Possible Post-Graduate Outcomes: After successfully completing every
hospitality course, students are prepared to work in food operations
management. The Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council has reported
that, presently, 68 per cent of employees within this sector are young
Canadians. There is also an opportunity to transition into the second
year of Centennial's two-year Restaurant & Catering program.
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