Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TOİ104

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTION I

Course Code
TOİ104
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
1 + 2
ECTS
3
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Defines the physical structure, departments, basic equipment, and professional work organization (kitchen hierarchy) of industrial kitchens.
  2. Strictly applies international food safety systems (HACCP), personal care, occupational safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in kitchen operations.
  3. Performs basic knife skills, cutting techniques, and preparation stages (mise en place) according to standards by using kitchen equipment safely and competently.
  4. Produces sauces, soups, vegetable, and carbohydrate-based products in adherence to classic recipes using basic cooking methods (boiling, grilling, sauteing, frying, etc.).
  5. Prevents raw material waste (zero waste) by managing time and stress during intensive production times and takes responsibility as a harmonious, productive member of the kitchen team.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course examines the scientific foundations of professional kitchen operations and industrial food production standards. Basic cooking techniques, the use of kitchen equipment, and standard recipe formulation processes are covered through practical application. Aligned with the course learning outcomes, students gain the ability to apply personal hygiene and sanitation rules by integrating them with occupational safety standards and to develop creative ideas while executing standard procedures during the production phase.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Professional Kitchen: Hierarchy, Organization, and Equipment
2nd Week Food Safety (HACCP), Occupational Health, Hygiene, and Sanitation in the Kitchen
3rd Week Basic Knife Skills and Standard Cutting Techniques
4th Week Pre-preparation (Mise en place) and Aromatic Mixtures (Mirepoix, Bouquet Garni)
5th Week Fundamental Stocks (Beef, Chicken, Vegetable, Fish) and Thickeners
6th Week Mother Sauces and Their Derivatives
7th Week Soups: Clear, Thick, and Regional Soups
8th Week Midterm Exam
9th Week Dry-Heat Cooking Methods: Baking/Roasting and Grilling
10th Week Fat-Based Cooking Methods: Sauteing and Deep-frying
11th Week Moist-Heat Cooking Methods: Boiling, Simmering, and Poaching
12th Week Potato Cooking Techniques and Vegetable Side Dishes
13th Week Basic Cooking Methods for Rice and Pasta
14th Week Sustainable Kitchen: Zero Waste Practices and Efficiency
Recommended or Required Reading1. Gökdemir, Ayhan (2005), Mutfak Hizmetleri yönetimi, Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Gisslen, W. (2022). Profesyonel aşçılık (N. O. Çoşkun, Çev.) (9. Baskı). Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3. Sökmen, A. (2020). Yiyecek içecek işletmelerinde gıda güvenliği ve hijyen (4. Baskı). Detay Yayıncılık.
4. Yılmaz, M. (2021). Sürdürülebilir gastronomi ve sıfır atık mutfak uygulamaları. Gastronomi ve Mutfak Sanatları Dergisi, 5(2), 112-128.
5. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA). (2011). The professional chef (9th ed.). Wiley.
6. Gisslen, W. (2018). Professional cooking (9th ed.). Wiley.
7. Jones, P., & Robinson, C. (2022). Food waste management in professional kitchens: A sustainable approach. Journal of Culinary Science & Technology, 20(4), 345-360.
8. Bloom, Thomas A. ve Johnathan Robinette (1991), Cooking At The Academy, California: Culinary Academy.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Practice
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Practice 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 2 28
Preparation for Final exam 1 9 9
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 9 9
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load90
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X X X
K3 X
K4 X
K5 X
K6 X
K7 X X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
K11 X X
K12 X X X