ABOUT
Iskenderun Technical University Faculty of Tourism , the Official Gazette published by the decision No. 968 of April 18, 2019 date and 30749 numbered copies, which was established in 1992 following the closure of the School of Tourism and Hotel Management was established by the same decree. The Department of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts started its education within the Faculty of Tourism by taking its first students in 2019-2020 .
MISSION
As Iskenderun Technical University Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department, which continues its educational activities in Hatay, which has been registered as the "City of Gastronomy" by UNESCO , our primary goal is to provide our students with the knowledge needed in the food and beverage industry from the most basic to the most advanced level throughout their education life, both theoretically and practically. to gain skills and equipment . Our students recognize the Turkish and world cuisine techniques, the study of Turkish cuisine test, which contribute to the conservation , water ağlıkl and food safety issues that hold the focus of their work, allowing introduced in the international arena of Turkish cuisine, they receiveWith foreign language education , he will graduate as executive chefs who can compete in the international field as well as in the national field and can produce projects based on sector problems.
VISION
To be a leading education and training institution in its field with its scientific studies, projects and innovations , which are nationally and internationally recognized , preferred by the sector as a priority .
Why Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department?
Today, food and beverage activities have started to move outside instead of home due to reasons such as the development of the industry, the change in the business structure, the development of transportation facilities and social media. As of today, the size of the food and beverage industry in Turkey has exceeded $ 25 billion. Parallel to this, the increase in food and beverage businesses both nationally and internationally brings employment opportunities with it. The workforce required in the field of cuisine is trained in the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts departments.
Gastronomy and Culinary Arts department offering education and employment opportunities that provide high coverage in Turkey today and carries a preferred section to feature.
Job Opportunities for Our Graduates
Graduates of Gastronomy and Culinary Arts are employed in all businesses where food and beverage activities exist.
• In the kitchens of hotel businesses,
• In restaurant businesses,
• In national and international chain restaurant businesses,
• In public institutions and organizations,
• In cafe establishments,
In catering and banquet organizations
• Has the opportunity to make an academic career and work as an academician.
In addition, graduates of ISTE who start their business benefit the society as young entrepreneurs.