Food in TourismLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AT00CU04
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student can explain the strategies and recommendations that guide food services in tourism and can use them in the development of food services in tourism. The student will be able to describe the different types of food services in tourism and understand the dimensions of sustainability and the economic constraints in the implementation of these services.
Content
- Food tourism strategy, product recommendations, trend reviews
- Responsibility of food services
- Food safety
- Cultural, health and other individual food-related needs
- Operating environments and professional requirements for the production and serving of food services
- Factors affecting the costs of food services
Materials
The learning materials are available on Moodle.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows how to use key concepts related to food services competently and extensively, and to act responsibly, proactively, independently and flexibly in the respective learning environment. The student knows how to act in a customer-oriented, goal-oriented and professional way.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to consistently use key concepts related to food services and choose appropriate operating methods based on the knowledge and instructions they have acquired. The student can work independently and responsibly in various tasks in the food service industry.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows how to use individual concepts related to food services and to act appropriately in various tasks in the food service industry.
Enrollment
02.12.2025 - 31.12.2025
Timing
01.01.2026 - 31.07.2026
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Business
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism
Teachers
- Teija Vainikka
Groups
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ATA25SATA25S
Objective
The student can explain the strategies and recommendations that guide food services in tourism and can use them in the development of food services in tourism. The student will be able to describe the different types of food services in tourism and understand the dimensions of sustainability and the economic constraints in the implementation of these services.
Content
- Food tourism strategy, product recommendations, trend reviews
- Responsibility of food services
- Food safety
- Cultural, health and other individual food-related needs
- Operating environments and professional requirements for the production and serving of food services
- Factors affecting the costs of food services
Materials
The learning materials are available on Moodle.
Evaluation scale
0 - 5
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows how to use key concepts related to food services competently and extensively, and to act responsibly, proactively, independently and flexibly in the respective learning environment. The student knows how to act in a customer-oriented, goal-oriented and professional way.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows how to consistently use key concepts related to food services and choose appropriate operating methods based on the knowledge and instructions they have acquired. The student can work independently and responsibly in various tasks in the food service industry.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows how to use individual concepts related to food services and to act appropriately in various tasks in the food service industry.