Short Order and Cafe Service (CULI 1510)

This course introduces students to the basic principles of nutrition and its application in food preparation. This course also examines the study of taste and flavour and introduces students to institutional menus and terminology.

Building on skills and knowledge acquired in previous classes, this course also gives students hands-on experience preparing and serving multiple lunch items at service stations in a cafe setting. Finishing techniques will be applied to par-cooked vegetables and starches, meat, poultry and seafood. Emphasis is placed on communication, teamwork, time management and critical thinking skills, as well as, efficient work methods and quality control.
Course code: CULI 1510
Credits: 5.0
Length: 100.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=CULI&number=1510

Prerequisites

CULI 1506.

Schedule 1

CULI 1510 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41194January 27, 2025
to June 27, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: Howe Sound Secondary School
Gill, Collin

Schedule 2

CULI 1510 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41193March 10, 2025
to April 4, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
41216April 7, 2025
to May 2, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
41235May 5, 2025
to May 30, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
41258June 2, 2025
to June 27, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
60353June 30, 2025
to July 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
60300August 25, 2025
to September 19, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
61730September 22, 2025
to October 17, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm
61998October 20, 2025
to November 14, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Hajek, Andy

Schedule 3

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
60291July 28, 2025
to August 22, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
Bain, Malcolm

Additional Information

  • 1. Orientation to Course Information, Review House Guidelines
    2. Professional Practice and Skills
    3. Basic Nutrition
    4. Palette Development and Taste & Flavour Principles
    5. Introduction to Menus
    6. Health Safety and Sanitation Principles for a Short Order Café
    7. Introduction to the Short Order Café and Kitchen Stations

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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