Diploma In Food Preparation & Culinary Arts-Patisserie

Course Description

This is a 2-year program that introduces the learner to the world of food production through basic operational techniques and hands-on core competency training. It equips the learner with the following skills:

  • Prepare, cook and finish cakes, biscuits and sponge products using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare, cook and finish pastry products using standardized recipes.
  • Produce, cook and finish dough products using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare, cook and finish hot and cold desserts using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare and finish simple chocolate products using standardized recipes

Possible career Opportunities after Course Completion:

  • Pastry chef in a hotel, restaurant, cruise ship, supermarkets, international schools, embassies
  • Consultant Pastry Chef
  • Celebrity Pastry Chef
  • Food Blogger
  • Pastry/Bakery Shop Entrepreneur

Entry requirements

  • KCSE Mean grade D+
  • Or D+ above in English or Kiswahili and
  • D- IN Mathematics.
  • IB/A Level 4 Credits with at least a C in English
  • IGCSE 4 ‘O’ Passes with D and above with at least a C in English or Kiswahili and C in Math or any Science

Course duration

2 years (4 Semesters in Class &2 Terms on attachment/internship)

Course intake

January, May, September

Admission requirements

ID/Passport, Passport photo, Academic documents

Reference letter, Motivation letter(optional)

Fees structure per annum

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Study subjects

  • Understand the hospitality industry.
  • Understand business success.
  • Provide guest service.
  • Awareness of sustainability in the hospitality industry.
  • Professional workplace standards.
  • Understand own role in self-development.
  • Food safety.
  • Meet guest requirements through menu planning.
  • Mise en place.
  • Prepare, cook and finish cakes, biscuits and sponge products using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare, cook and finish pastry products using standardized recipes.
  • Produce, cook and finish dough products using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare, cook and finish hot and cold desserts using standardized recipes.
  • Prepare and finish simple chocolate products using standardized recipes.
  • Internship of 30 weeks in a 4 or 5 star- rated Hotel/Luxury Brand

Enrollment

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