This unit develops student reflective practice on personal development academically and professionally. Students will recognise academic and personal progression in support of their future career goals. Contact Hours: 24

This unit will give the students the necessary knowledge of contemporary international cuisines which influence today’s food trends. The unit will also explore kitchen-based theoretical information on the origin of such cuisines that relate to the practical element of the unit.

European Cuisine will give the students the necessary knowledge of authentic European cuisines and historical values of this cuisine in today’s gastronomic environment, theoretical information to the origin of such cuisine will prove invaluable to accompanying the practical elements of the unit.

This classroom-based unit will focus on the theoretical approaches to menu design drawing upon a range of examples from across the world. Students will develop an understanding of important considerations related to menu design from both an operational and customer viewpoint. The theory of new product developments will be explored, and students will utilise this knowledge in developing a ‘unique’ food product.

This unit uses the academic and work experience of the students to develop their critical understanding of marketing, with specific focus on hospitality, tourism, events and the culinary industries.

Managing Commercial Kitchens will explore the intrinsic values of kitchen design and construction in food operations and review management techniques associated with different culinary systems.

This unit aims to introduce students to theories of organizational behaviour and human resource management as effective approaches for managing people in modern day workplaces. The unit comprises three main topic areas. An introduction of the organizational context in which human resources management has evolved covering the history, and concepts of organizational theory and behaviour. The basis of traditional human resources management functions and the internationalization of human resources management. Throughout the unit will focus on the application of human resources management within contemporary workplace environments.