Cookery
Cookery is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Anamur.
Who Is It For?
This programme is suitable for students who are interested in the business world, management and the service sector, have strong communication skills, and are organized and inclined to teamwork.
Quick Summary
- Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
- Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
- Vocational School of Anamur
- Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS
About the Department
Program Profile
The opening of the Culinary Arts program within the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Services at our vocational school was approved by the Higher Education Executive Board at its meeting on 26.03.2014. There is a significant need for a trained workforce in the field of culinary arts. Gastronomy is a rising value in our country. Establishments operating to meet the demands for food and beverages require qualified personnel. The Culinary Arts program, under the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering Services at our vocational school, aims to train a workforce equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed by the food and beverage sector, capable of competing nationally and internationally, and providing the highest quality service to the food and beverage industry. The Culinary Arts program aims to research and preserve Turkish and world culinary culture in an academic environment.
The primary goal of the program is to train qualified human resources who are equipped with all the necessary theoretical knowledge and professional experience in the fields of pastry and bakery required by the food and tourism sectors, have a command of at least one foreign language, possess decision-making and implementation skills, closely follow the latest developments in their field, are skilled in human relations, have a broad vision, and are creative.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work in private sector businesses and public institutions in management, office, sales-marketing, logistics, customer relations and operations units, and can start their own businesses depending on their field. They can transfer to related undergraduate programmes through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).