Information Package / Course Catalogue
Catering Technology
Course Code: FE435
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to give information about food production for collective consumption and the principles of this subject.

Course Content

Menu planning, food preparation and storage techniques in catering technology. Cleaning and disinfection, food poisoning, quality control in collective consumption.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Edibe Seda ERTEN
Learning Outcomes
1.To have information about the production technologies of ready meals
2.To learn planning and managing a menu
3.Identifying and preventing human health risks in catering industry
4.To have the ability to plan a kitchen-dining hall
5.To understand the occupational responsibilities in catering industry
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Hazır Yemek Sistemleri. Mustafa Tayar, Canan Hecer. Dora Yayıncılık
2.Endüstriyel Yiyecek Üretimi. Fermani Maviş. Detay Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Food - beverage industry and catering industry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Nutrition principles
Week 3 - Theoretical
Basic foodstuffs used in the kitchen
Week 4 - Theoretical
Menu preparation
Week 5 - Theoretical
Food production process: Supply and preparation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Food production process: Cooking
Week 7 - Theoretical
Cooling and cold storage
Week 8 - Theoretical
Frozen storage
Week 9 - Theoretical
Hygiene and sanitation in catering
Week 10 - Theoretical
Food safety in catering
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cleaning and disinfection
Week 12 - Theoretical
Legislation and other legal obligations
Week 13 - Theoretical
Quality assurance and control in catering industry
Week 14 - Theoretical
Waste and waste management for catering industry
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%35
Final Examination1%60
Attending Lectures1%5
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination120121
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)102
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
2
3
2
OÇ-2
2
3
3
2
2
OÇ-3
4
4
4
OÇ-4
2
3
2
OÇ-5
4
4
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026