Preparation of dishes in line with market trends and healthy eating principles

Holds a certificate in food preparation according to market trends and healthy eating principles:

• is ready to independently plan and prepare dishes according to a given recipe, applying the principles of healthy nutrition and modern culinary techniques;
• independently prepares typical dishes according to a fine-dining concept and serves them according to established rules;
• prepare food to the exclusion of designated allergens or ingredients which are difficult to digest and in accordance with the principles of “slow food”;
• uses both typical kitchen equipment and appliances in his/her work; takes into account market trends and principles of healthy eating;
• applies the principles of occupational health and safety in catering and follows HACCP principles, including GHP and GMP.

The qualification is primarily addressed to those:

• who work in the catering industry and do not have a formally validated qualification;
• who want to retrain and start working in the catering industry;
• who are engaged in non-professional food preparation and are interested in having their qualifications confirmed;
• who are entering the labour market and are looking for a marketable qualification to gain employment in the growing catering industry, with a particular focus on new food trends.

The holder of the qualification can find employment as a chef in various types of catering establishments:

• restaurants,
• pizzerias,
• catering complexes.

They can also start their own business in the catering industry, for example, create their own food truck, which has recently become very popular.