Food Production Principles (HOSP 2310)

This course prepares students to manage and work in the kitchen preparing food in a safe, environmentally stable, efficient and cost-effective manner. Students are introduced to the principles of cooking based on French Culinary techniques. This course covers the theoretical and practical application of food service operations. Students develop practical training while learning techniques and use of tools in an industrial kitchen, and theoretical competency in the elements of food costing and operations of a kitchen brigade in a restaurant environment.
Course code: HOSP 2310
Credits: 3.0
Length: 65.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=HOSP&number=2310

Schedule

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location
42380January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
42372January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
42374January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
42376January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
42378January 6, 2025
to April 25, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
70176September 2, 2025
to December 17, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
70178September 2, 2025
to December 17, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus
70180September 2, 2025
to December 17, 2025
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  Delivery: In Person
  Location: VCC Downtown Campus

Additional Information

  • Kitchen equipment
  • Kitchen safety
  • Knife skills
  • Salads, salad dressings, vegetables and starch cooking
  • Sandwiches, soups and stocks
  • Egg cookery
  • Sauces and pasta cooking
  • Meat and poultry cooking methods
  • Fish and shellfish cooking methods
  • Dessert preparation
  • Weights and measures
  • Recipe conversions
  • Cost controls - inventory, purchasing and receiving.

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

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