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Food Production and Hygiene

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RHA0203
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: R-MR 2012V
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 1 (2012-2013)
Credits: 9 cr
Responsible Teacher: Lahola, Eliisa
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
112012-08-24 – 2013-04-26Eliisa Lahola, Kirsi SalomaaFinnish2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07

Learning Outcomes

The aim is for the student to know the food legislation. He /she can describe, prepare and evaluate the most common dishes. He/she knows how to handle and use foodstuffs and kitchen equipment in an appropriate and safe manner. The student appreciates a safe and clean kitchen.

The aim is for the student to understand the significance of microbe for the environment and in dealing with food poisoning and infections. The student knows the Finnish hygiene legislation and understands the significance of HACCP and can work according to it.

Student's Workload

Workload all together: 243 h
- contact lessons: 91
- independent studies: 98
- planning and exercises, preparation for the exam: 78
- kitchen work in a restaurant kitchen: 20
- hygiene part as internet based studies: 54

Multiform students:
Workload all together: 243 h
- contact lessons: 30 h
- independent studies: 213 h
- planning and assignments, preparing for the exam 78 h
- practical work in a restaurant 40 h
- computer aided studies 54 h (Hygiene part)

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies required.

Contents

Basics of food preparation methods, work safety and kitchen cleaning. Handling and storing foodstuffs. The course includes 20 hours of kitchen work in a restaurant kitchen.

Various groups of microbes, the most common infections and food poisonings caused by food. Basics of HACCP and cleaning.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Lehtinen, M. Peltonen, M. Talvinen, P. 1999. Ruoanvalmistuksen käsikirja. Porvoo. WSOY

Hämäläinen, J. - Lehtovaara, T. 2005. Ravintolakokin käsikirja. Porvoo. WSOY.

Hatakka, M. Pakkala, P. Siivonen, P. Turja, M. Elintavikehygienia, Porvoo 2004, WS Bookwell Oy.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Food production: Lectures, independent study, teamwork, practical assignments.

Microbiology: Individual assignments.

Assessment Criteria

Excellent 5

The student can plan and prepare a tasty and impressive balanced portion of basic food stuffs. He/she can choose and enforce different food preparation methods during the work. The student can motivate choices that he/she have made. The student can describe the importance of HACCP for the quality of the food.

Good 3

The student can plan and prepare a standard lunch using versatile food stuffs and food preparation methods. The student can evaluate own choices. The student understand the connection between a functioning HACCP-plan and the food quality.

Satisfactory 1

Can plan and prepare a standard lunch. Can prepare and store basic food stuffs properly. Understands the importance of hygiene in a kitchen. The student can describe different food preparation methods.

Assessment Methods

Examination, planning assignments, practical assignments (obligatory), work examination. Numeric scale 0-5.

Foodproduction: Aactivity 60 %, Assignments 20 %, Exam 20 %
Food science: Exam 90 %, Assignment 10 %
Hygiene: Assignments 100 %


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