A chocolate-making workshop was held for students of our Vocational School's Tourism and Hotel Management Program, focusing on their application in hotel services and gastronomy kitchens. The hands-on training was given by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cevat Ercik, a faculty member of the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Department of the Faculty of Tourism and also the Director of the Vocational School of Social Sciences. The event was coordinated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Özdamar, Head of the Tourism and Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Services Department.

During the workshop, students were given practical instruction on chocolate preparation processes, while important information was shared regarding professional work discipline in gastronomy kitchens, kitchen usage rules, hygiene practices, division of labor, teamwork, and service processes. The event aimed to improve students' professional practical skills and contributed to the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical application.

It was noted that the event, which supported students in gaining sectoral experience in the fields of tourism and gastronomy, offered significant benefits in terms of increasing their professional awareness and preparing them for professional working life.