Professional Cookery and Culinary Arts

The Institute currently offers a one year full time program on professional cookery & culinary arts, with the option of doing a further 2 years to obtain an advanced diploma.

Who should apply?

Knowing the basics in the culinary arts is fundamental to succeeding in this creative yet demanding field. Equip yourself with sound basics and the path of learning through out your career is made all the more easier as you gain experience in this very rewarding field.

Any person wishing to learn the basic fundamental skills in culinary and food production principles. And to gain a thorough understanding of the operational requirements within kitchens in the hospitality sector.

Also, those within the industry who want a professional qualification and who want to accelerate their career prospects.

The Course content includes the following modules:

Communication skills
Customer service
Interpersonal and working relationships
Development and training
Recruitment and selection
Kitchen maintenance
Safety and security in the workplace
Food safety in the workplace
Cost control operations
Supplies and maintenance
Storage and care of materials
Health, hygiene and nutrition
Knife skills and cutting techniques
Food production principles
Preparation of basic soups and sauces
Preparation of basic vegetable dishes
Preparation of basic fruit dishes
Preparation of basic rice and pasta dishes
Preparation of basic fish and seafood dishes
Prepare and cook basic meat, poultry, game and offal dishes
Preparation of sandwiches & canapés
All cooking methods
Cooking methods: boiling
Cooking methods: poaching
Cooking methods: stewing

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