Learning outcomes

  • Connect general knowledge from fundamental natural sciences such as chemistry, food chemistry and microbiology with gastronomy expertise                      
  • Explain the impact of individual compounds in food on human health                                                                                                                                              
  • Interpret legislation and quality assurance systems related to the production and serving of food and beverages                                                                                
  • Determine the characteristics of domestic and international wines                                                                                                                                                                   
  • Explain the specifics and functioning methods of business entities and entrepreneurship within the Croatian legislative framework, using professional terminology       
  • Determine the appropriate food and beverage handling procedure in accordance with current hygiene principles                                                                              
  • Recommend a specific type of food to users based on their specific needs and beliefs                                                                                                  
  • Support and promote the specificities of Croatia's enological and gastronomic offerings                                                                                                                             
  • Pair wine and/or other beverages with food                                                                                                                                                                                                           
  • Support habits that contribute to maintaining good health                                                                                                                                                                                 
  • Apply knowledge of the production and properties of various food products for their use in gastronomy
  • Predict rational and economical use of food and materials to achieve high service quality                                                                                                          
  • Design new products and enhance the existing ones in the field of enological and gastronomic offerings                                                                               
  • Select methods for negotiations, conducting meetings and business communication                                                                                                                   
  • Successfully convey attitudes, ideas, problems and solutions to experts in domestic and international environments in Croatian and foreign languages                                      
  • Develop knowledge and skills necessary for further education in the field of gastronomy                                                                                                                            
  • Keep track of scientific and professional literature and adapt acquired knowledge and skills to the workplace requirements