Culinary Arts

Why study this course? This course offers numerous benefits that prepare you for a rewarding and dynamic career in the culinary industry. Developing both your entrepreneurial leadership and culinary skills, essential for management roles in a rapidly evolving industry. You'll gain the expertise needed to excel in leadership, from running a kitchen to overseeing culinary operations in various settings with a curriculum that keeps you at the cutting edge of its field.

About the course The general aim of the Open University Foundation Degree in Culinary Arts is to produce industry focused graduates who have an in-depth knowledge of the core principles of culinary arts with a practical understanding of how theory informs professional practice in preparation for a career in the wider hospitality industry and/or progression directly to a higher qualification either through the professional bodies or the University.

How will it make me more employable? The course provides a strong vocational content delivered through Culinary Arts specific modules. You will be presented with opportunities to acquire and full range of skills which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the Culinary Arts industry. This range of skills includes but is not limited to:

Technical skills: • Menu/product Development • Nutrition • Confectionary and Patisserie • Cost control • Conflict management • Food safety • Legal compliance

Employability skills: • Critical Thinking • Emotional Intelligence • Entrepreneurship • Leadership • Reflective Practice • Decision Making ·

Where will it take me? On completion of this Foundation Degree, students can progress in any of the following areas:

Related Degree Programmes:- You will be eligible to apply for and continue their studies on the Open University BA Hons in the Professional Practice and Management of Culinary Arts or potential progression to a recognised Level 6 Culinary Arts programme. Entry requirements and year of entry are subject to the University. Employment- With this degree you could pursue a career as: • An Executive/Head Chef • A leader/manager in any professional culinary setting • An owner/ manager or Chef Proprietor • A Development Chef or Food Stylist • A Culinary Lecturer