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Professional Chef Course - Course Structure

We offer a 2 year full time Course with two 6 month periods of

Industrial Attachment.

The Practical Subjects

Culinary Demonstration (396 hours)

After the demonstration lesson, each student will be required to use the notes taken and recipes to prepare the same dishes on his/her own cooking-stove unit. These lessons will include the preparations of Bakery, Pastry & Dessert dishes.

Internship

The Institute will assist students in finding in-training placement in high quality hotels and/or restaurants in Kenya (Periods of Attachment will be of 52 weeks duration) In both programs, you will sharpen your skills and make valuable industry contacts during your internship at one of more approved establishments.

Modules

Module 1	11 weeks Cooking Demonstrations, Individual Stove Cookery, Kitchen Knowledge, Hygiene, Safety & First Aid, Food Knowledge, Industrial Visits.
Module 2	11 weeks Cooking Demonstrations, Bakery Demonstrations, Individual Stove Bakery/Cookery, Computer Studies, Kitchen Knowledge, Food Knowledge.
Industrial In-training 1	26 weeks In a commercial Kitchen of a Hotel, Lodge or Restaurant.
Module 3	11 weeks Cooking Demonstrations, Individual Stove Cookery, Pastry Demonstrations, Individual Stove Pastry, Nutrition, Purchasing & Purchasing Control, Kitchen Cost Control, Kitchen Adminstration, Computer Studies.
Module 4	11 weeks Individual Stove Desserts, Kitchen Maintenance, Menu Planning, Menu Costing & Pricing, Food Legislation.
Industrial In-training 2	26 weeks In a commercial Kitchen of a Hotel, Lodge or Restaurant.
* Unforeseen situations like Public Holidays, Christmas Holidays may vary Module timing. Visit to food processors, markets, dairy producers etc. are part of the respective subjects above.

Internship

The Institute will assist students in finding in-training placement in high quality hotels and/or restaurants in Kenya (Periods of Attachment will be of 52 weeks duration) In both programs, you will sharpen your skills and make valuable industry contacts during your internship at one of more approved establishments.

Diploma

A Culinary Diploma will be awarded to all students of both courses after succesful completion of the Course. A transcript giving details of Subject Grades and an overall Student Assessment will also be provided. We provice recommendation letters for those who wish to pursue further studies.