Diploma in International Culinary Arts and Professional Kitchen Management

Course Description

This diploma course is a nine (9) month intensive culinary training program designed for those who are passionate to start a career in the exhilarating world of Culinary Arts. This program lays the proper theoretical foundation and skills essential in the Culinary Industry.

The Academy hones students' proficiency through a 90 percent hand- on kitchen training and simulation of the "REAL WORLD KITCHEN" experience every session. Our proven and tested fourteen students per class, the most compact ratio in the Philippines, also ensure that each student is given thorough and personal attention by their chef instructor.

Be ready to take on the challenge of the International Culinary Arena after (9) months. Start your journey, and become a professional chef!

Level 1

• AICA Orientation
• School Code of Conduct
• Introduction to Nutrition
• Introduction to Food Science
• Weighing & Measuring
• International Food Safety & Sanitation
• HACCP
• Basic Culinary Terms
• Basic Ingredients
• Basic Equipment
• Standard Professional Kitchen Operating Procedures
• Knife Handling Skills
• Butchery & Seafood Fabrication
• Basic Egg Cookery
• Cooking Methods & Techniques

Level 2

• Introduction to Baking & Pastry
• Garde Manger & Charcutterie
• Asian Cuisine
• American Cuisine
• European Cuisine
• French Cuisine
• Introduction to Table Service for chefs
• Food & Wine Pairing
• Career Planning & Introduction to Management
• Professional Management for Chefs
• Techniques of Healthy Cooking
• Degustation Service Production
• Final Competency Exam
• On the Job Training