Advanced Diploma In Culinary Arts

The Advance Diploma in Culinary Arts is a two years training program divided into two steps. A complete one year of intensive hands on training with theoretical knowledge of culinary arts and food services management while the second part is one year full time industrial internship to practice the knowledge.
ITHM is aimed at producing professionals who are ready to take their place as leaders in the global Food & Beverage industry. This program will enhance your supervisory, technical and personal skills, the mindset of how to ‘think out of the box’, communication and problem solving skills which are essential in the evolving field of the culinary arts industry.

Students are equipped with the applicable knowledge and skills in culinary arts to stand out in a competitive global work environment. During the training program we put special emphasis on interpersonal skills & personality development to prepare students for rewarding career.

Graduates of advance diploma program are able to work not only in full service restaurants but also catering facilities, restaurants, fast food restaurants, hospitals and other institutions.

On successful completion of course, the students will have many career options in hospitality and tourism industry like Professional Chef, Commis Chef, Pastry Chef, Catering Manager, Restaurateur, Food Consultant, Educators, Food Writers & Researcher in food-related activities or even an entrepreneur of Food & Beverage Business.

Duration: 2 years (1 Year Theory & Practical + 1 Year Industrial Internship)
Eligibility: Matric to Master’s

Career Pathways

Qualified Chef Careers:
  1. Hotel Groups 3 – 5*
  2. Cruise Ships
  3. Casino and Gaming
  4. Airline Catering
  5. Mining and Industrial Catering
  6. Game Ranches and Wildlife Parks
  7. Restaurant Chains and Franchises
  8. Pub Chains and Franchises
  9. Production Facilities
  10. Hospitality and Event Caterers
  11. Corporate Catering Companies
  12. Health Care Industry
  13. Aged Home Facilities
  14. Cafes
  15. Chef Instructor
  16. Chef Assessor
Experienced Chef Careers:
  1. Chef to a President
  2. Chef to an Ambassador
  3. Private Celebrity Chef
  4. Private Luxury Yacht Chef
  5. Film Crew and Actor Chef
  6. Culinary Judge
  7. Musician Chef
  8. Pub Chains and Franchises
  9. Food Stylist
  10. Food Alchemist
  11. Molecular Gastronomist
  12. Product development
  13. Food Blogger
  14. Restaurant Critic

Term 1

  • Culinary Skills & Operations
  • Kitchen Planning & Design
  • Hospitality English I
  • French-I
  • IT for Hospitality Industry
  • Presentation

Term 2

  • Culinary Skills & Operations
  • Hospitality English II
  • French-II
  • Food Service Operations
  • Light Food & Snacks
  • Indo Pak Cuisine
  • Presentation

Term 3

  • Personality Development
  • Continental Cuisine
  • International Cuisine
  • Vegetarian Cuisine
  • Food Safety & Hygiene (HACCP)
  • Project

Term 4

  • Food & Beverage Cost Control
  • International Cuisine
  • Desserts
  • Pastry Confectionary
  • Cake & Cake Decoration
  • Project

Duration: 2 years (1 Year Theory & Practical + 1 Year Industrial Internship)
Eligibility: Matric to Master’s