DIPLOMA IN FOOD PREPARATION & CULINARY ARTS (WORK & STUDY)
What is Culinary Arts?
Culinary Arts is the study of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation skills. It combines creativity and practical training to help students master both kitchen operations and professional standards. From baking and pastry to international cuisines, culinary arts teaches students how to turn ingredients into beautiful, delicious dishes — preparing them for careers as chefs, bakers, or food entrepreneurs in hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines.
What is Culinary Arts?
Culinary Arts is the study of food preparation, cooking techniques, and presentation skills. It combines creativity and practical training to help students master both kitchen operations and professional standards. From baking and pastry to international cuisines, culinary arts teaches students how to turn ingredients into beautiful, delicious dishes — preparing them for careers as chefs, bakers, or food entrepreneurs in hotels, restaurants, and cruise lines.
Key Skills You'll Learn
Foundation Skills (Month 1)
- Kitchen Basics: Knife skills, wok tossing, ingredient preparation
- Food Safety & Hygiene: International kitchen standards
- Cost Management: Basic costing and inventory principles
- Intro to Molecular Gastronomy: Entry-level exposure to modernist cuisine
Core Culinary Techniques
(Month 2–22)
🔥 Classic Western Cuisine
Signature dishes such as:
- Beef Wellington
- Chicken Cordon Bleu
- Smoked Duck Ravioli
Cooking methods: roasting, grilling, pan-searing, poaching
🍰 Desserts & Creative Dishes
French & Italian staples:
- Mille Crêpe Cake
- Panna Cotta
- Ratatouille
- Plated dessert presentation and flavour pairing
🧪 Molecular Gastronomy
Advanced Culinary Science used in Michelin-star restaurants:
- Spherification: Burst-in-mouth sauces
- Foaming: Light, airy textures for soups and sauces
- Liquid Nitrogen Techniques: Smoky-effect ice creams and frozen garnishes
🍱 Global Cuisine Exposure
- Introductory modules in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean dishes
- Adaptation of Western techniques into Asian fusion concepts
Career Prospects
Culinary Careers
Hotel Pastry Chef – Join 4- or 5-star hotels as a specialist in pastries or desserts
Restaurant Chef / Sous Chef – Take charge of hot kitchen or dessert stations
Café / Bakery Chef – Work in or manage modern coffee shops or artisan bakeries
Cruise Line Chef – Travel while working in international kitchens at sea
Entrepreneurial Pathways
Café / Bakery Owner – Start and operate your own business
Online Baking Business Owner – Launch a digital storefront for home-based or cloud kitchens
Pop-up or Seasonal Dessert Brands – Leverage trends like mooncakes, gingerbread, or fusion desserts
Education & Influence
Culinary Instructor / Trainer – Teach future chefs in academies or skills centres
Content Creator / Food Blogger – Share recipes, tutorials, or reviews on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram
Competition Chef – Represent your brand or country in international culinary contests
Meet Your Instructors
(Seremban)
Chef Norfisah Binti Mohamad Nudin
🎓 Diploma in Food Technology
🥉 Bronze Medalist – International Fruit & Vegetable Carving Competition
🥈 Silver Medalist – Signature “Nasi Lemak” Culinary Contest
🌿 Advocate for food innovation and local fusion cuisine
Chef Chai Ming Sia
🎓 Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts (Taiwan)
✅ Certified in Customer Service Excellence
🏅 Malaysian Record Holder – Molecular Gastronomy
🍞 Expert in artisanal baking and kitchen operations
Chef Ainur Fariha Binti Yusof
🎓 Diploma in Hotel Management (Malaysia)
✅ Certified Molecular Gastronomy Trainer
🏆 Champion – National Modern Western Cuisine Competition
🍽️ Specializes in classic French techniques and creative plating
Meet Your Instructors
(Johor Bahru)
Chef Chuah Eng Kim
Chef Muhammad Hafiz Ruzainee
FAQ
This programme combines City & Guilds and SKM Level 2 certifications, allowing students to gain real kitchen experience through a flexible work-study schedule.
- The programme runs for 24 months, combining academic learning and paid kitchen training.
- Classes are held biweekly.
- Each month features two menus — you can choose one day to attend class per menu, or both weeks if you need extra practice.
- The programme is progressive, with 2 classes and 2 menus per month.
At the end of the course, students will take the City & Guilds (C&G) and SKM diploma exams.
Please contact our course counsellors for details.
(Reference: Graduates finish the course without any education loans.)
It comes with some pressure because you’ll need to manage both classes and work.
This is your first step into the professional world — there are no special privileges at work, and you can’t rely on family support.
However, work is the best learning platform, and attending classes is the quickest way to gain knowledge. Missing classes is wasting your own time.
Your salary won’t be lower than others; only a portion goes towards tuition fees.
Before starting the work-study placement at partner restaurants, students sign a standard learning agreement.
Its purpose is to protect the rights of students, the academy, and the partner restaurants.
It is not a binding contract, but for full details on what is included, students should contact our course counsellors.
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