COOKERY/CULINARY

Mersin University, Anamur Vocational Graduate School was established with Business Administration and Tourism and Hotel Management Programs in 1995-1996 Academic year. Culinary program was established in 2018-2019 academic year. Education and training activities were started in the 2018-2019 academic year.The program has had one year preparation English language class since it was founded. Education duration is 3 years including preparation English language class. Gastronomy is a rising value in our country. Institutions operating to meet food and drink demands require qualified staff.The Culinary program aims to train manpower that is equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed by the food and beverage sector, capable of competing in the national and international arena and providing the highest quality services to the food and beverage sector in hotels, restaurants, food factories, fast-food, patisseries etc.. The Culinary program aims to research and protect rich Turkish culinary culture in an academic environment. In the program, besides the compulsory courses related to culinary and gastronomy, there are a wide variety of elective courses. Our graduates can work as a cook in private sector establishments such as catering companies, corporate kitchens, hotel businesses, restaurants, cafes and pastry shops; they can can find jobs on ships and airpalnes as a VIP cook. In case of passing the civil servant examination, they can work in state facilities.