Introduction

Certificate Level

Diploma Level

Advanced Diploma Level

 

Professional Chef Training Program

Cilantro Culinary Academy designed programs to equip students with practical knowledge focusing on Competency Based Training (CBT) in culinary arts and strong product knowledge as well as the ability to perform and organize the food production according to the established international standards.

Cilantro Culinary designed 3 levels of programs for our chef-to-be participants, namely Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Level.

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Certificate in Cook

This certificate level program aims to introduce students to the culinary arts by providing basic concepts of culinary and by focusing on Competency Based Training (CBT). Upon completion of the program, students can either progress to a diploma program or join the work force.

Course Module

·  Perform Safety / Security and Sanitation

·  Operate and Use Tools and Equipments

·  Handle and Store Raw Materials

·  Produce Dishes by Various Methods of Cooking

·  Produce Local and Western Breakfast

·  Produce Pastry and Bakery Products

·  Produce Soups and Appetizers

·  Produce Local Sauces and Gravy

·  Produce Sauces and Dressings

·  Produce Vegetable Dishes

·  Produce Desserts

·  Produce Snacks and Cocktail Dishes

·  Produce Rice Dishes

·  and others

Certificate Awards

Upon completion of the course, and by having competency in all tasks of Certificate level, students will be awarded Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM) Level 1 & 2. SKM is to be issued by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran (JPK), formerly known as Majlis Latihan Vokasional Kebangsaan (MLVK).

Examination

To obtain Certificate in Cook, students will have to go through modular theory and practical exams, where students will be tested on each duty and tasks as specified in syllabus. Only upon passing all the tests and exams, students will be considered as Competence.

Durations

Cilantro Culinary Academy offers 8-9-months training in our center for Certificate Level Program. After the 8-9-month in-house training, students will be arranged to go through 6 months Practical Training in local hotels or restaurants. Should our students choose to continue on Diploma Level, then 6-Month Practical Training will commence after Diploma Level.

Full time course – About 3.5 days a week

Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking


This Diploma level program aims to provide a wider plain of knowledge to students in the culinary arts, including the overall operations of maintaining a kitchen and menu planning. Students competent in this program will have a wide range of career opportunities in the food and beverage industry.


Course Modules

·  Safety at Work

·  Food Safety

·  Kitchen Maintenance and Design

·  Budgeting, Costing and Control

·  Nutrition and Dietetics

·  Menu Planning

·  Prepare Meat and Poultry Dishes

·  Prepare Fish and Shellfish Dishes

·  Prepare Stocks, Sauces and Soups

·  Prepare Pulse and Vegetable Dishes

·  Prepare Farinaceous, Pasta and Rice Dishes

·  Prepare Cold Dishes

·  Prepare Egg Dishes and Savouries

Pre-requisite

Students or individuals who have successfully completed Certificate Level. Students from Certificate level will immediately continue Diploma Level without Practical Training.

Diploma Awards

Upon completion of the course, students with competency in all tasks and duties will be awarded City & Guild Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking.

Examination

Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking will have to go through 2 exams, 1 theory exam and 1 practical exam as specified by City & Guilds. Student passing both exams will be awarded C&G Diploma. The exams are prepared by C&G UK, and the exams will only be conducted twice a year, in June and December of the year.

Durations

8-9-months in-house training plus 6 months Practical Training in local hotels or restaurants.

Full time course - About 3.5 days a week

Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts


Graduates of this Advanced Diploma are highly skilled technicians equipped with supervisory skills in areas of Fine Dining, Food Production and Food Service. They have achieved a high degree of professionalism and are trained to focus on quality of the product as well as customers' expectations.
They will also able to manage a kitchen operation in hotel or restaurant.

Course Modules

·  Food Safety Operations and Supervision

·  Staff Organisation in the Kitchen and Ancillary Areas

·  Product Development and Presentation

·  Cultural Dimensions of Food

·  Costing, Budget and Control

·  Materials Management

·  Production Systems, Planning and Organisation

·  Quality Assurance of Products and Services

·  Menu Policy and Planning

·  Training and Team Development

·  Cuisine Studies: Advanced Techniques

Pre-requisite

Students or individuals who have successfully completed Diploma Level. Students from Diploma level will have to go through 6-months Practical Training before they can commence class on Advanced Diploma Level.

Advanced Diploma Awards

Upon completion of the course, students with competency in all tasks and duties will be awarded City & Guild Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts.

Examination

Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts will have to go through 2 exams; 1 theory exam and 1 practical exam as specified by City & Guilds. Student passing both exams will be awarded C&G Advanced Diploma. The exams are prepared by C&G UK, and the exams will only be conducted twice a year, in June and December of the year.

Durations

7-8-months in-house training. Upon successfully obtained Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts, students are encouraged to perform practical training in UK for 6 months. Cilantro will make necessary arrangement, for students to have a smooth operation in carrying out their practical training abroad.

Other Options

With Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts, students will also have chance to further their study in UK, for Level 4, or Bsc in Hospitality Management. There are 5 universities in UK accepting C&G Advanced Diploma in Culinary Arts as their year 1 program.

Full time course - About 3.5 days a week


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