Official qualification
Earn your official Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management in two years and prepare to take on organisational, managerial and supervisory roles in professional kitchens. Study an online vocational training course designed to develop skills in culinary production, team leadership, cost control, procurement and the management of catering services, connecting you with the realities of the sector through a network of over 8,800 agreements with partner companies.
The catering sector is seeing an ever-increasing demand for professionals capable of managing teams, coordinating operations and optimising resources in professional kitchens. UAX’s Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management prepares you to take on these responsibilities through an officially recognised qualification and a study programme that fits in with your personal and professional life.
You’ll learn from a teaching team made up of practising professionals and have access to resources such as masterclasses, workshops and webinars, which will complement your training in areas such as culinary production, kitchen management, procurement and food safety.
In addition, you’ll complete the Work-Based Learning (WBL) programme, supported by a network of over 8,800 agreements with partner companies, including organisations in the sector such as the Iberostar Group, NH Hoteles, Paradores and Can Roca, bringing you face-to-face with the professional reality of the catering and gastronomic services sector right from the start of your training.
What will you learn on the Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management?
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Study at your own pace and visit our campuses in person whenever you need to. Make the most of our facilities: study areas, co-working spaces and networking opportunities with other students are all at your disposal.
Because your training doesn’t end in the classroom, we’re committed to ensuring you secure your work placement in a timely and proper manner. If we fail to fulfil this commitment, we’ll refund your booking fee. *Please check the terms and conditions and the qualifications to which this applies with your adviser.
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The modules on the Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management will enable you to gain a comprehensive understanding of culinary management, learning how to organise production, lead teams, manage procurement, monitor food quality and safety, and coordinate catering services. This course is designed to prepare professionals capable of taking on roles of responsibility and management within professional kitchens.
Students transferring into the 2nd year will follow the 2023/2024 curriculum, which is currently being phased out. You can view the modules and ECTS credits via the following link:
2023–2024 Curriculum
ADVANCED TECHNICIAN IN KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
First Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0120301 | Control of the procurement of raw materials. | OB | 3 |
| V0120302 | Quality management and food safety and hygiene. | OB | 6 |
| V0120303 | Food preparation processes | OB | 19 |
| V0120304 | Preparation and preservation processes in the kitchen | OB | 19 |
| V0120306 | Business English | OB | 5 |
| V0120307 | Personal Pathway to Employability I | OB | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 57 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
Second Year
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0220309 | Human resources and team management in the catering industry | OB | 3 |
| V0220310 | Pastry and confectionery preparations in the kitchen | OB | 14 |
| V0220311 | Administrative and commercial management in the catering industry | OB | 5 |
| V0220312 | Kitchen production management | OB | 17 |
| V0220313 | Food and Nutrition | OB | 3 |
| V0220314 | Personal Pathway to Employability II | OB | 5 |
| V0220315 | Digitalisation in the productive sectors | OB | 3 |
| V0220316 | Sustainability applied to the production system | OB | 3 |
| V0220318 | Intermodular Kitchen Management Project | OB | 5 |
| V0220319 | FFE1 | OB | 0 |
| TOTAL: | 58 | ||
ELECTIVE COURSES
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elective | OP | 1 |
| TOTAL: | 1 | ||
List of Elective Modules
ANNUAL SUBJECTS
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0120305 | Introduction to Pastry and Confectionery Making in the Kitchen | OP | 0 |
| V0220317 | Expansion of food preparation processes | OP | 5 |
| TOTAL: | 5 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
Online dual vocational training:
In accordance with Organic Law 3/2022, a number of significant changes will be introduced to the vocational training system in Spain from the 2024–25 academic year onwards
This transition to the new vocational training regulations, known as ‘Dual’ (a standardised framework for the whole country, except for the order of modules and the teaching load set by each Autonomous Community) affects all first-year courses in any of their formats (face-to-face or online), except for the Higher Vocational Training Course in Dietetics, which remains under the LOGSE training plan, predating the current LOE*
During the Higher Technical Diploma in Kitchen Management, you will complete the Work-Based Learning (WBL) programme to apply your knowledge in real-world settings within the gastronomy, hospitality and catering sectors, taking part in processes related to kitchen organisation, culinary production and the operational management of services.
Thanks to a network of over 8,800 agreements with partner organisations, you will have the opportunity to gain an insight into the professional reality of the sector through organisations such as Can Roca, the Iberostar Group, NH Hotels and Paradores, amongst others.
You can access this Higher Level Training Cycle if:
In addition, you must have at least one of the following academic qualifications:
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Yes. The course leads to the official qualification of Higher Technician in Kitchen Management, an official vocational training qualification recognised throughout the country.
The Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management prepares you to organise, manage and supervise culinary processes, work teams and catering services. You will learn about food production, procurement, quality, food safety, gastronomy, nutrition and kitchen management.
Key subjects on the course include Culinary Preparation Processes, Kitchen Production Management, Quality Management and Food Safety, Gastronomy and Nutrition, Human Resources and Team Management in the Catering Industry, Pastry and Confectionery Production and Work Placement (FFE).
The Advanced Vocational Qualification in Kitchen Management lasts for two academic years, during which you will acquire the technical, organisational and management skills needed to thrive in the catering sector.
Yes. At UAX, you can study for the Higher Technical Diploma in Kitchen Management online and via distance learning, using a flexible approach that will allow you to balance your studies with your personal and professional life.
Yes. The online and distance-learning programme is designed to help you balance your studies with your work and personal commitments.
You will be eligible for the Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management if you meet the requirements set for Higher-Level Vocational Training Programmes, such as holding a Baccalaureate qualification, an Intermediate Vocational Qualification, a university degree, or having passed the relevant official entrance examinations.
You can enrol on the Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management online by following the steps detailed below:
The FFE programme takes place at partner companies and organisations in the gastronomy, hospitality and catering sectors. UAX has a network of over 8,800 partnership agreements, including partner companies such as Grupo Iberostar, NH Hoteles, Paradores and Can Roca, amongst others.
The Advanced Diploma in Kitchen Management prepares you for a career in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, institutional catering and other food service sectors. You will be able to take on roles such as chef, station chef, sous-chef, head of culinary production, store and larder manager, or catering operations manager, amongst others.
You’ll be able to pursue a career in restaurants, hotels, catering companies, institutional catering, central kitchens, restaurant groups and food and beverage departments.
An official Higher-Level Vocational Training course leads to a qualification that is officially recognised throughout Spain. By contrast, an online cookery course offers specific training but does not lead to an official vocational training qualification.
Whilst the Cooking and Gastronomy course focuses primarily on culinary preparation, the distance-learning Higher National Diploma in Kitchen Management prepares you to organise, manage and supervise professional kitchens. As well as honing your technical skills, you will develop expertise in team management, culinary production, procurement, food quality and safety, enabling you to advance your career within the catering sector.
The cost of the online vocational training course in cooking may vary depending on the intake and the current enrolment conditions. You can also find out about the financing options, study grants and scholarships available, including the Ministry of Education’s official scholarships, provided you meet the specified requirements.
Yes. If you have previously undertaken studies or are transferring from another institution, you can apply for a personalised credit transfer assessment. Furthermore, upon completing the Higher Vocational Qualification in Culinary Management, you can explore the options for further university study available depending on the degree programme you choose.
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