Professional Cookery
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Overview
The Global Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery is an ACFEF approved program. On completion of this course and the associated industry hours, the holder can be awarded the Worldchef Certified Chef de Partie certification. This means they are an experienced professional chef working under the direction of a sous chef or a head chef. Within this role the individual is responsible for operating one or more designated sections in the kitchen, such as grill, sauce section, larder and/or pastry section.
What our students say
“Handling a fulltime job and studies at the same time requires a good level of planning and prioritization. It means that you can put food on the table while at the same time gaining the skills to build a wonderful new future. Anyone can cook but to be a good cook, a passionate cook, and a confident cook it takes particular care and attention.
International Culinary Studio helped me to pursue my dreams because I can study while I am working, and I don’t need to go to school and I have flexible time, so I balance my study and work. Taking online classes is more convenient, affordable, and effective. While I am studying, I’ve learnt a lot of things that can change on a daily basis, but my chef mentor keeps me motivated to do the best that I can. Online courses are designed to be equally as rigorous and demanding as traditional courses, you need to stay motivated even on the bad days and keep reminding yourself of why you are doing it.”
Marjorie Hosena
Flexibility:
Do you have a full time job, family obligations or just study better on a flexible schedule?
Affordable:
No commuting expenses and online study is significantly more affordable
Adaptable Learning:
- Studying online develops self discipline, self motivation, and better communication skills
- Personalised one on one tuition
- Review learning material or practice as many times as you need
The Chef de Partie Digital Certification is based on time in industry in a Chef de Partie role
Core Skills
Work Effectively as a chef
Provide Guest Service
Contributing to setting and monitoring goals and targets
Supervise own section to deliver service standards
Solve problems and deal with pressure in own area of responsibility
Support training of the kitchen team on own section
Contribute to planning and managing resources within a budget
Demonstrate a basic awareness of sustainable practices in the kitchen
Role Specific Skills
Food preparation
Demonstrate an understanding of own role and the role of own section
Ensure own section(s) are ready for service
Ensure the principles of Food Safety are applied in own section
Produce and present dishes using standardized recipes
Demonstrate working knowledge of legislation and health and safety requirements which relate to own section
Demonstrate a working knowledge and safe use of technology used in the kitchen appropriate to the role
Professional Development
Other skills
Have an understanding of career pathways within the culinary profession, including progression opportunities for current role
Undertake a range of training and learning activities to acquire new or update existing skills and knowledge
Apply knowledge/skills acquired from training or learning activities to improve working practice.
Career Opportunities
This Advanced Global Diploma in Professional Cookery will give you the skills to be employed as a Chef de Partie in a commercial kitchen, have the theory, practical skills and confidence to open your own culinary business. It also enables you to achieve international diploma, food preparation and supervision
Duration
The Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery is a 1200 notional hour course. We recommend 36 weeks allowing a 2 week holiday, which includes 480 industry hours. To obtain the Global Chef de Partie certification you will be required to complete a minimum of 60 days working in a Chef de Partie role, and must submit your workplace evidence diary and a reflection journal signed off by an industry chef mentor.
Certification / Fees
This Advanced Global Diploma in Professional Cookery Program meets Global Chef de Partie standards and will be certified by City & Guilds, Worldchefs and International Culinary Studio. The certification will be issued on successful completion of the course, required industry hours and full payment, including certification fee.
A printed Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery will be issued by International Culinary Studio.
- Be 18 years of age, or older
- Have successfully completed a Global Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent to 5 years culinary work experience
- Be able to read and communicate in English . You may use Google translate to change your course material into 104 different languages, however your assignments and final exams will need to be submitted in English
- Have access to the internet, e-mail (with a valid e-mail address), a scanner, a printer and a digital photographic device
- Have access to a reasonably well equipped kitchen, Kitchen Equipment
- Be computer literate with the ability to upload and download documents and photographs / video clips
- Our study material can be accessed via a desktop or laptop computer. A mobile or iPad may be used for certain aspects. Technical Requirements
*Please note if you are living in New Zealand but NOT a citizen or permanent resident you will not be eligible to study this course.
Required industry hours must be signed off by industry and an online theory exam passed before the qualification is awarded.
- Supervise Staff Training
- Resource Management in Food Preparation
- Food Safety Supervision for Catering
- Menu Planning and Costing
- Global Influences on Eating and Drinking
- Supervise Food Production
- Sustainability for Food Service Professionals
- Project 1: Food and Beverage Event – Plan and manage a catering event demonstrating advanced cooking skills
- Project 2: Applied Food Project – Research, design, develop and sell a food product range using advanced cookery techniques
Investment:
| Payment |
| Cash Fee |
| Application Fee (not refundable) $150 |
| Cash Fee $5500 |
| Total $5650 |
Terms and Conditions (Please note):
- All students are required to pay an application fee ($150) and submit their Resume along with Passport or Identification. The Academic Board meets weekly to decide on student’s approval to be accepted onto the course. Once accepted, the enrollment fee or deposit becomes due in 7 days.
- Course Start Dates each month. All course requisites have to be met before induction date.
- Students are required to secure a suitable commercial kitchen for their studies; however International Culinary Studio will support the student in these efforts.
- All course outcomes – e.g. dishes prepared as per the course will need to be photographed and uploaded onto the Student Management System.
- Students will be supported in their first job placement on condition they have met the criteria as set out in the student handbook.
- Students paying monthly in arrears, i.e. after they have received the tuition.
You need to prepare for the following additional costs:
- Personal Computer for your study materials (See technical requirements)
- Internet access
- All costs related to your industry placement – Externship e.g. transport
- Full Chefs Uniforms
- Full Knife set
- All costs related to your examinations
- American Culinary Federation Membership Fees (Optional)
- Chef’s Association Membership in your Home Country (Optional)
Successful students will be awarded the following Certification:
- Global Diploma in Culinary Arts with American Culinary Federation Logo
- World Chefs Digital Badge with World Chefs and City & Guilds Logo
- Be 18 years of age, or older
- Have successfully completed a Global Diploma in Professional Cookery or equivalent to 5 years culinary work experience
- Be able to read and communicate in English . You may use Google translate to change your course material into 104 different languages, however your assignments and final exams will need to be submitted in English
- Have access to the internet, e-mail (with a valid e-mail address), a scanner, a printer and a digital photographic device
- Have access to a reasonably well equipped kitchen, Kitchen Equipment
- Be computer literate with the ability to upload and download documents and photographs / video clips
- Our study material can be accessed via a desktop or laptop computer. A mobile or iPad may be used for certain aspects. Technical Requirements
*Please note if you are living in New Zealand but NOT a citizen or permanent resident you will not be eligible to study this course.
The Advanced Global Diploma in Professional Cookery is a 1200 notional hour course. We recommend 36 weeks allowing a 2 week holiday, which includes 480 industry hours. To obtain the Global Chef de Partie certification you will be required to complete a minimum of 60 days working in a Chef de Partie role, and must submit your workplace evidence diary and a reflection journal signed off by an industry chef mentor. You may be required to have a Covid vaccine pass to work in industry.
Required industry hours must be signed off by industry and an online theory exam passed before the qualification is awarded.
- Supervise Staff Training
- Resource Management in Food Preparation
- Food Safety Supervision for Catering
- Menu Planning and Costing
- Global Influences on Eating and Drinking
- Supervise Food Production
- Sustainability for Food Service Professionals
- Project 1: Food and Beverage Event – Plan and manage a catering event demonstrating advanced cooking skills
- Project 2: Applied Food Project – Research, design, develop and sell a food product range using advanced cookery techniques
Investment :
| Payment |
| Cash Fee |
| Application Fee (not refundable) $150 |
| Cash Fee $5500 |
| Total $5650 |
Terms and Conditions (Please note):
- All students are required to pay an application fee ($150) and submit their Resume along with Passport or Identification. The Academic Board meets weekly to decide on student’s approval to be accepted onto the course. Once accepted, the enrollment fee or deposit becomes due in 7 days.
- Course Start Dates each month. All course requisites have to be met before induction date.
- Students are required to secure a suitable commercial kitchen for their studies; however International Culinary Studio will support the student in these efforts.
- All course outcomes – e.g. dishes prepared as per the course will need to be photographed and uploaded onto the Student Management System.
- Students will be supported in their first job placement on condition they have met the criteria as set out in the student handbook.
- Students paying monthly in arrears, i.e. after they have received the tuition.
You need to prepare for the following additional costs:
- Personal Computer for your study materials (See technical requirements)
- Internet access
- All costs related to your industry placement – Externship e.g. transport
- Full Chefs Uniforms
- Full Knife set
- All costs related to your examinations
- American Culinary Federation Membership Fees (Optional)
- Chef’s Association Membership in your Home Country (Optional)
Successful students will be awarded the following Certification:
- Global Diploma in Culinary Arts with American Culinary Federation Logo
- World Chefs Digital Badge with World Chefs and City & Guilds Logo
Digital Certification
International Culinary Studio is able to offer digital certification to international students studying offshore, including those taking their Diploma in Professional Cookery (Commis Chef digital certification) and those taking the school’s Global Advanced Diploma in Professional Cookery (for a Chef de Partie digital certification). The issuing of digital certification, provides a secure way to showcase achievements online, using social media. They can be used by employers to reward hard-working staff, retain talent, and even recruit better – as they are given an instant online view of the skills and experience of people applying for jobs. From the individual’s perspective, they can make their skills visible and accessible, opening up new opportunities for work and personal growth.
The digital certification from International Culinary Studio is stamped with the International Culinary Studio logo, along with the City & Guilds and Worldchefs logos. Each one states what the individual has achieved
