Cooking and gastronomy · Institut d'Hoteleria i Turisme

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InstitutionPublic
Modality
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FamilyHospitality and Tourism 🏨
TimetableMorning and afternoon

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General information about the degree

The Technician in Cooking and Gastronomy is a medium-level Vocational Training course. Here you will learn to prepare, cook, present and serve all kinds of dishes in a professional kitchen, always following hygiene and safety rules. When you finish, you will know how to organise your workstation, check raw ingredients and produce quality dishes.

During the course you will work on culinary techniques, preparing and preserving food, culinary products, desserts for restaurants and basic pastry processes. You will also cover food handling safety and hygiene, and how to set up and run a small business. With this qualification you can work as a cook, a station chef or in the stores of restaurants, hotels and catering services, or in shops selling prepared food.

It is a good choice if you like cooking with your hands, working in a team and having an active pace of work.

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Hospitality and Tourism

The Hospitality and Tourism vocational field opens the door to one of the most dynamic sectors with the greatest international reach. If you are passionate about food, travel, or looking after people from around the world, you will find your path here. Cooking and pastry techniques, and restaurant management Organising events, travel, and tourism experiences Customer service and communication in several languages Managing tourist accommodation and travel agencies Hands-on placements in hotels, restaurants, and companies in the sector You will become part of a sector that never stands still, with job opportunities in Spain and every corner of the world.

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Intermediate Vocational Training

Cooking and Gastronomy

If you are passionate about cooking and want to make it your career, this vocational programme will give you the technical and creative foundations to work in professional kitchens from day one. You will learn to master culinary processes from start to finish through extensive hands-on practice. Essential culinary techniques for preparing and presenting all kinds of dishes Safe and efficient food preparation and preservation Pastry, baking and desserts for the catering industry Design and analysis of food and beverage offerings Professional food hygiene and safety Culinary products and their use in the kitchen After completing the programme, you will be able to work as a cook, chef de partie, or in food and catering companies, with real opportunities to progress in the sector.

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Intermediate Vocational Training

The Intermediate Vocational Training Programme (CFGM) is the first level of regulated vocational education in Spain. Over two years, you gain solid, practical technical training that prepares you to enter the workforce with confidence or continue progressing to an Advanced Vocational Training Programme. Specialist technical training tailored to real sectors with strong demand for workers Work placements through the FCT module to gain real professional experience Development of practical skills, problem-solving and teamwork Entry with a Compulsory Secondary Education qualification or through a specific entrance exam An official qualification recognised throughout Spain With your Technician qualification in hand, you can work directly in your sector or move on to an Advanced Vocational Training Programme to expand your qualifications.

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