Gastronomy and Restoration Technician

The curriculum of this FP course includes theoretical classes, practical classes and professional visits to restaurants, suppliers, wholesalers and research centres, among others. All to achieve a 360º view of a restaurant and gastronomy establishment.

Cooking techniques, pre-preparation and preservation of food, culinary techniques, safety and hygiene in food handling, wine and its service or desserts in catering are some of the topics that you will cover in the Double Training Cycle.

Do you know what's best? You won't just learn the theory, but you'll also be able to put the acquired knowledge into practice every day in front of real clients. This is what we call learning by doing, a similarity to Dual FP.

Once you successfully complete your studies, you will obtain the Diploma of Technician in Gastronomy and Catering awarded by the Sant Pol de Mar institution.

Furthermore, as it is a Double Degree Intermediate Vocational Training Course, you will also obtain the FP qualification in Cooking and Gastronomy and in Restaurant Services, both awarded by the Generalitat de Catalunya.

With the Technical Degree in Gastronomy and Restaurant Service, you will have many professional opportunities. It is one of the advantages of studying for a double degree in gastronomy and restaurant service. Are you curious? Take note! These are some of the professions that you can develop once you finish your studies.

Cooking and Gastronomy

• Chef: You can join a restaurant's kitchen team and become head chef. You can even set up your own restaurant, and who knows, rub shoulders with the best chefs in the country
• Head chef: How would you feel about leading the cold, hot or dessert dishes? With training in gastronomy and catering you will have the tools to be a head chef in a kitchen, second only to the head chef and the sous chef. And who says that one day you won't be able to reach the top?
• Pastry chef: The chef of the sweetest. As pastry chef or pastry chef, you will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the preparation of products related to pastry: bread, cakes, pastries and much more
• Pastry Chef: If your passion is pastry and baking, don't give up. Becoming one of the best pastry chefs is in your hands. And studying the Technician in Gastronomy and Restoration can be a very good first step
• Entrepreneur in gastronomy: We don't need to tell you this. If, after completing your studies, you want to start your own cooking, catering or restaurant business, go ahead! You will have acquired the necessary knowledge to start your own professional project.

Catering Services

• Maître: As maître or head waiter, you will be primarily responsible for everything that happens in the dining room of a restaurant. You will lead the dining room team, coordinate it and ensure a good connection between the kitchen and the dining room. All to make diners feel at ease. Are you up for the challenge?
• Restaurant manager or head waiter: Above the maître d' is the person in charge of the restaurant in question. Here you will not only oversee the correct operation of the restaurant and the kitchen, but you will also be in charge of orders, reservations, food offerings, and much more
• Sommelier: The restaurant's leading wine expert. In addition to advising diners on the best wine to pair with their food, you will also be responsible for selecting the wines for the restaurant and ensuring they are stored and preserved correctly. Not to mention the task of passing on your passion and knowledge of wines to the dining room staff and, of course, to the customers
• Entrepreneur in the restaurant business: Don't forget the possibility of opening your own restaurant. Having your own professional project is a career path that is as valuable, if not more so, than working for someone else. So we'll give you the necessary knowledge and you can decide what you want to be once you finish your studies.