In this program we see how chefs prepare the meals at Melbourne’s Sofitel Hotel and how they have to cater for all tastes. It investigates the many considerations taken into account in the efficient running of large kitchen, as well as the production of food for a major Australian airline, where the design of the meals is customized.
Languages: English
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Housekeeping
This program considers the important function of housekeeping within the hospitality industry. It examines the executive housekeeper’s responsibilities in a 353 room luxury hotel including which aspects of the hotel fall under the auspices of the housekeeping department. It then considers what is entailed in the housekeeping of a 78 room motor inn and, in conclusion, investigates the housekeeping operation in a 21 room backpacker’s guest house.
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Alcohol
This program is a complete, year 2000, remake of one our most popular programs from the 1980’s. It covers all the main topics and issues, including the basic stats on alcohol use and abuse, nutritional aspects, the effect on motor skills and on health generally, advertising and how to use alcohol in moderation.
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Clubs And Gaming
This program looks at a variety of clubs, considers the different levels of service expected and examines the roles of the croupier, pit manager and the Tabaret Gaming Manager.
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Vitamins
This program is a complete, year 2000, remake of one our most popular programs from the 1980’s. It covers all the main topics and issues, including the basic stats on alcohol use and abuse, nutritional aspects, the effect on motor skills and on health generally, advertising and how to use alcohol in moderation.
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Fiber Growing and Textile Manufacture
Fiber Growing and Textile Manufacture examines a range of new methods for growing and developing environmentally sound textiles for the clothing industry.
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Protein
We explain what protein is and its role in our body, where it comes from (both animal and vegetable), its importance in our diet, its energy value and the myths surrounding it. One of these is the tendency for a high intake of animal protein to cause the body to lose calcium.
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Fashion
Fashion explores how environmental consciousness is translating to the fashion design and clothing manufacturing industries and the impact on the commercial decisions of major clothing retailers.
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Hurting on the Inside: Girls and Bullying
Gossip, whispers, nasty looks, shunning – what some girls do best. Usually when bullying is mentioned, we think straightaway of boys and their intimidation and physical violence. However, we know that girls do more than their fair share of bullying as well and sometimes it can be much more hurtful and demeaning of both parties. In this program we look at how girls bully, why they do it and how it can be dealt with successfully and brought under control. We also address how the person being bullied can deal with it.