Semester 4

THEORY

USCA 401- REGIONAL INDIAN CUISINE AND LARDER

Unit Sub unit Topic

Objective
Objective Of this course is orientation towards Indian regional cuisine and larder
preparations.
Unit 1 REGIONAL INDIAN CUISINE
1.1 Heritage of Indian Cuisine
1.2 Regional Commodities, Spices & Masalas (Wet & Dry)
1.3 Geographical location, Historical background, Availability of raw material
(seasonal), Equipment and fuel (special), Staple diet, Speciality Cuisine,
1.4 Food prepared for festivals and occasions of the following states: - Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, North Eastern States, , Rajasthan, Tamilnadu, Uttar
Pradesh,
1.5 Communities / Styles such as : Parsee, Bohra, Satvik, Malbari, Malwani,Konkani,
1.6 Kohlapuri, Vidarbh(Varhadi) etc.
1.7 Indian Gravies.

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to list the heritage of regional
Indian cuisine availability of raw material and different community cuisine.
Unit 2 INTRODUCTION TO LARDER COOKERY
2.1 Staff organization, duties and responsibilities and layout of Larder kitchen
Larder products:
2.2 Introduction to Salad
2.2.1 Composition of a Salad
2.2.2 Types of Salad
 Vegetable Salads
 Meat and poultry salads
 Sea Foods Salads
 Fruit Salad
2.2.3 Salad dressing, proper dressing amount, handling and storage
2.3 SANDWICHES
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Components of sandwiches
2.3.3 Classification of sandwiches
2.3.4 Guidelines on sandwich making
2.3.5 Garnishes Presentation Styles
2.4 Popular sandwiches from around the world
2.4.1 GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING HORSD’OEUVRE
 Cold Horsd O’euvres- Canapes
Prepariation of canapes
2.4.2 Barquettes, Tartlets and Profiteroles
2.4.3 Dips
2.4.4 Exotic Horsd O’euvre
2.5 Serving of Horsd O’euvres
2.6
2.7 Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the staff organization
duties and responsibilities of ladder staff and different larder products.
Unit 3 ADVANCED LARDER PREPARATIONS
Non edible displays
3.1
Mousse, parfait, roulade, aspic
3.2
Chaudfroid
3.3
Pate, terrines, pies, galantine, ballotine
3.4
Ham, bacon and gammon
3.5
Forcemeat, brine cure and marinade
3.6
Sausages.
3.7
Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the advance ladder
preparation, edible and non-edible display products.

USCA 405- MENU DEVELOPMENT AND FUNCTION CATERING

Unit Sub unit Topic

Objective
Objective Of this course Is to teach them about the menu development and
function catering
Unit 1 MENUS & RECIPES
1.1 Considerations and limits in menu planning
1.2 Introduction
1.3 Physical factors
1.4 Manpower factors
1.5 Guests’ Expectation
1.6 Rating food preferences
1.8 Menu pricing
1.9 Value perceptions
1.10 Pricing psychology
1.11 Market research
1.12 Economic influences
1.13 Evaluating Pricing methods
1.14 Pricing for non-profit operations
1.15 Obstacles to pricing
 Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the consideration and
limits of menu planning.
Unit 2 MENU MECHANICS AND ANALYSIS
2.1 Menu presentation
2.2 Menu design
2.3 Menu engineering
2.4 Common methods of menu analysis

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the different ways of
menu presentation and menu design with common methods of menu analysis.
Unit 3 FUNCTION CATERING
3.1 Definition, History and Importance
3.2 Organization Chart Of The Banquet Department
3.3 Duties and Responsiblities
3.4 Types Of Banquets- Formal, Semi-Formal, Informal
3.5 Banquet Sales
3.6 Banquet Reservation Diary and Booking Procedures
3.7 Function Contract and B.E.O (F.P)
3.8 Function Catering Menus.
3.9 Types of Service in Banquets
3.10 Staffing and Duty Allocation
3.11 Toast Procedure at Wedding Reception
3.12 Banquet Protocol
3.13 Off Premise Catering and Outdoor Catering

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the process of various
function catering.

USCA 407- HOSPITALITY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Unit Sub unit Topic

Objective
Objective Of this course Is to teach them about the hospitality financial
accounting
Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING & DOUBLE ENTRY BOOK-KEEPING
1.1 Introduction to Accounting & Double Entry Book-Keeping
1.1.1 Terms (Account , Capital, Asset, Liabilities, Drawing, Goods, Debtor,
Creditors, Solvent, Insolvent, Purchases, Sales, Bad debts)
1.1.2 Nature, Importance, Objectives & advantages of accounting
 Nature & advantages of Double Entry Book –Keeping
Classification of accounts.
1.1.3 Applying Debit & Credit rules to a Transaction
1.1.4 Journal
1.1.5 Importance of Journal & its format
1.2 Narrations
1.2.1 Journalising simple & compound entries
1.2.2 Practical Problems
1.2.3 Ledger
1.2.4 Importance of ledger & its format
1.3 Posting entries & balancing ledger accounts
1.3.1 Subsidiary Books
1.3.2 Advantages of subsidiary Books
1.4 Types of subsidiary Books 4
1.4.1 Practical problems on Purchase Book, Sales Book, Purchase – Return Book
1.4.2 & Sales Return Book.
1.4.3
Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the methods of double
entry system journal, ledger and subsidiary books.
Unit 2 ELEMENTS OF COST & CONCEPT OF PROFIT
2.1 Elements of cost & concept of Profit
2.1.1 Material cost (food & Beverage), Labour cost, overhead cost, Gross Profit,
2.1.2 After wage profit & Net Profit.
2.1.3 Practical Problems
2.2 CASH BOOK
2.2.1 Triple Column Cash Book
2.2.2 Contra Entries
2.2.3 Practical Problems
2.2.4 Types of Bank Account, Types of Cheques
2.3 Bank Reconciliation Statement
2.3.1 Purpose of Preparing B.R.S
2.3.2 Advantages
2.3.3 Simple Practical Problems

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the different elements
of cost, cash book and bank reconciliation statement
Unit 3 FINAL ACCOUNTING
3.1 Trial Balance
3.1.1 Importance of Trial Balance
3.1.2 Net format of T.B
3.2 Capital & Revenue Expenditure & Deferred Revenue Expenditure 1
3.2.1 Nature of Capital & Revenue Expenditure
3.2.2 Nature of Deferred Revenue Expenditure
3.2.3 Examples
 Final Accounts of sole – Trader (with Adjustments)
Importance, Purpose & Need for preparation of Final accounts.
3.3 Practical Problems covering the following adjustments:-
3.3.1 Closing stock
3.3.2 Prepaid Expenses
3.3.3 Outstanding Expenses
3.3.4 Depreciation
3.3.5 Bad Debts & Provision for Bad debts
3.3.6 Break Even Analysis :-
3.3.7 Variable cost, fixed cost & semi variable cost.
3.4 Contribution, Profit/Volume Ratio & Break Even Point.
3.4.1 Simple Practical Problems
3.4.2
3.4.3 Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the different steps in
final accounting

USCA 408- HUMAN ASSETS MANAGEMENT

Unit Sub unit Topic

Objective
The students will be able to understand the basis functions of HRM
Unit 1 PLANNING PERSONNEL FUNCTION
1.1.1 Human Asset Management, definitions-importance of Human Assets
1.1.2 Management in service industry.
1.1.3 Functions and objectives of HAM
1.1.4 Manpower planning
 Macro level scenario of human resource planning
 Concepts and process of human resource planning
 Methods and techniques – demand forecasting
 Methods and techniques – supply forecasting
1.2 Manpower planning- process of manpower planning
1.2.1 Job analysis
1.2.2 Job description
1.2.3 Job specification
1.2.4 Job design
1.2.5 Job enlargement and job enrichment
1.2.6 Job evaluation
1.2.7 Job evaluation methods

earning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the concept theories
and manpower planning of HRD.
Unit 2 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
 Selection process
Sources of recruitment-Internal and external
2.1.1.
Techniques of recruitment- direct and indirect
2.1.2
Selection procedure
2.1.3
Induction and placement
2.1.4
Performance appraisal
2.1.5
Performance appraisal methods
2.1.6
Transfer promotion and reward policies
Training and development
2.2
 Determining Training needs (Training need analasis/identification)
2.2.1
 Methods of training
 Evaluation of training

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the recruitment and
selection process and different aspects of training.
Unit 3 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS & MANAGING GRIEVANCES
3.1 Meaning of Industrial relations
3.2 Objectives of Industrial relations
3.3 Importance and approches to harmonious Industrial relations
3.4 Employee welfare
3.5 Meaning of Grievance
3.6 Causes of Grievances
3.7 Steps in Grievances Handling
3.8 Benefits of good Grievance Procedure

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the meaning and
objectives of the industrial relation and how to manage the grievances within
the organization.

USCA 410- GASTRONOMY

Unit Sub unit Topic

Objective
The students will be able to understand the food gastronomy
Unit 1 INTRODUCTION TO GASTRONOMY
1.1 What is Gastronomy?
1.2 The perception of Gastronomy in society
1.3 Factors contributing dissemination of Gastronomic knowledge.
1.4 Orientation to European Gastronomy.
1.5 Modern approach towards study of Gastronomy
1.6 Developing the skills of Gastronomic analysis
 Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the
meaning ,perception and factors of Gastronomy.
Unit 2 INTERNATIONAL GASTRONOMY
History of European Gastronomy
2.1
 Birth and growth till 18th century
 The 19th century-The golden age
 The 20th Century
 Cuisines Nouvelles
Contributors to development of modern cuisine and gastronomy
2.2
 Escoffier
 Fernand Point
 Ferran Adria
2.3  Grant Achatz
Assignment:
1.Current trends of Gastronomy
2. Report of top ten restaurant list (Present/previous year)
3. Growth story of any two Michelin star chefs-European chefs

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state history of
European Gastronomy and the new contributors to develop the
modern Gastronomy.
Unit 3 INDIAN GASTRONOMY
3.1 History & growth of Indian Gastronomy
3.2 Philosophy of ancient Indian cuisine
3.3 Contributors to modern school of Indian cuisine
E.g.- Padamashri Chef Imtiyaz Quershi, Chef Vikas khanna, Gaggan
Anand, Ms Camelia Punjabi, Padamashri Ms Thangam Philip, Chef
Vineet Bhatia, Chef Atul Kochar, Padamashri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor, Ms
Tarla Dalal etc.
3.4 Current trends in Indian cuisine
3.5 Factors contributing towards acceptance of Indian cuisine globally.
3.6 Assignment:
1. Growth story of Indian Michelin star chefs
2. Case study of chef entrepreneurs.
3. SWOT analysis of Indian food (any one menu)with sample size
of 50 persons and its report

Learning Outcome
After completion of this unit student will be able to state the
history and growth of Indian Gastronomy.
PRACTICAL

USCA 402- INTERMEDIATE CULINARY ARTS-INDIAN

Subject faculty shall plan 12 activities for the semester from the list given below. The menus can be
changed/modified as per the seasonal availability of raw material/ festivals/occasions.
Activity Details
Objective
Objective Of this course is orientation of students to regional Indian
cuisine
Kerala Pazhanpuri (Banana fry)
Chicken Stew
Veg Avail
Sambhar
Pichadi
Appam
Chana Dal Payasam

Bihar Khasta Kachori

Bhojpuri Macchi
Aloo Chokha
Dal Bhojpuri
Rice
Roti
khaja

Orissa Poda Pitha

Kosha Mangsho
Potala Rasa
Dalma
Boiled Rice
Suji kakara
Chhana Jilapi

Kokani Bombil Rawa Fry

Kombadi Vade
Matki Chi Usal
Gode Varan
Narali Bhat
Vade
Amrakhand

Kolhapuri Chicken Sukka

Tamda Rassa (Mutton)
Subj Kolhapuri
Varan
 Bhat
Thali pith
Sheera
Malwani Prawns Sukka
Malvani Fish Curry
Pavta che Usal
Dal
Masala Bhat
Ambodi
Sabudana Kheer

Chettinad Chicken 65
Chicken Chettinad
Kuttu
Rasam
Pongal
Dosa
Pal Payasam

TAMILNADU Rasam
Dosa
Sambar
Erha Kari
Avial
Masaru Anna
Kesari Pysam

RAJASTHAN Machchli ka soola

Murg ke Boothe
Paneer Mircha
Phulka
Rice
Jalebi

MAHARASHTRA Kokam Saar

Mutton Kolhapuri
Kothambir Vadi Rasa
Thali Pith
Shreekhand

Uttar Pradesh Mutton Kofta

Bindi Ka Salan
Arhar Ki Daal
Allahabad Ki Tehri
Doodhi Halwa

Madhya Pradesh Papad Ki Sabzi

Bhopali Gosht Korma
 Sabudana Khichdi
Dal Bafla
Palak Puri

Menu 1
Tenga (Assam)
Jadoh ( Meghalaya)
Bai (Mizoram)
Egg Daal (Meghalaya)
Boiled Rice
Cuisine from north-
east states Menu 2
Thupka (Sikkim)
Misa Mach Poora ( Meghalaya)
Awan Bangwi (Tripura)
Aloo Kangmet ( Manipur)
Rice

Learning outcome: After completion of this course a student shall

demonstrate the preparation of menu as stated in their journals.

USCA 403- LARDER & SHORT ORDER COOKERY

Subject faculty shall plan 12 activities for the semester. Each activity shall include four to five items from
the list given below.
Activity Details
Objective
Objective Of this course Is to teach them about larder and short order
cookery
Demonstration and  Vegetable salads
preparation of Salads  Pasta Salads
 Chicken/Meat salads
 Seafood Salads
 Classical Salads

Demonstration and COLD SANDWICHES

preparation of  CLOSED COLD SANDWICH-
sandwiches Combination
Multi-Decker
 COLD OPEN SANDWICHES:
1. Conventional,
2. Tea sandwich
 3. The buffet Sandwich
4. Continental or French Sandwich
5. Double Decker, Three Decker or Club Sandwich -
6. Open Sandwiches
7. Fancy Sandwich
Ribbon Rolled sandwich Chequer board Mosaic sandwich Pinwheel
Sandwich gateau
7. Canapes
8. Hot Sandwich
SIMPLE CLOSED HOT SANDWICH VARIATIONS
1. STEAK SANDWICH
2. HOT DOG
3. HAMBURGER
4. GRILLED CLOSED SANDWICHES
5. FRIED CLOSED SANDWICH
Pizza

Demonstration and Mousse,

preparation of Cold Moussiline,
cuts roulade,
Pate,
terrines,
galantine,
ballotine
Forcemeat- Sausages.
Centerpiece presentation- Chaudfroid and aspic

Learning Outcome
After completion of the above practical students shall be able
demonstrate same in the practical as mentioned in journals by
students.

USCA 404- INTERMEDIATE BAKERY & CONFECTIONARY

Activity Details
Objective
Objective Of this course Is to teach them about intermediate
bakery and confectionary
International gateaux and Blackforest torte
current trends Dobos torte
Charlotte Royale
Opera
 Gateaux st.Honore
New York cheese cake
Cold cheese cake
Sachertorte
Linzertorte
Mousse cake (Mirror Glaze , Sprayed, Use of Deco sponge)
Chocolate truffle cake
Carrot cake
Christmas cake
Fondant cake 1 (Floral Decorations)
Fondant cake 2 (Theme based-3D sculpting)
Chocolate marquise
Macaroons and macaroon based desserts.

Learning Outcome
After completion of the above practical students shall be able
demonstrate same in the practical as mentioned in journals by
students.

USCA 406- FUNCTION CATERING OPERATION

Activity Details
Objective
Objective Of this course Is to teach them about function catering
operations
Function Room Setup 1. Different types of seating arrangement
2. Setting up buffets
3. Crockery and cutlery setup
4. Estimation of logistics for banquet function
5. Special requirements for formal functions
6. Theme setups / festival setups
7. Special requirements for Ceremonies
8. Pre-requisites for successful banquet operation

Learning Outcome
After completion of the above demo students shall be able to
demonstrate in different types of function catering operation.

USCA 409- HOSPITALITY INFORMATION SYSTEM

Activity Details
Objective
 Objective Of this course Is to teach them about hospitality information
system
Orientation to 1. Developing master list of ingredients
Material 2. Developing system of receiving of perishables and non-perishables
Management System 3. Generation of indents.
4. Issues and updating records.
5. Generating purchase indents and purchase orders
6. POS- Restaurant and Bar Management
7. Generation of K.O.T and bills/cheques.
8. Practical problems in operating MMS.
9. MIS- Reports generated in MMS
10. Revenue management.

Learning Outcome
After completion of the above demo students shall be able to state the
orientation to material management system .