Professional Chef Course

Start Your Culinary Career with Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Every successful chef begins with a strong foundation.

The Professional Chef Course  is designed for aspiring chefs, food enthusiasts, and hospitality professionals who want to develop essential culinary skills and gain real-world kitchen experience. Delivered by the International Culinary Institute (ICI) and certified under the World of Certifications (WOC) Certification Framework, this programme provides the practical knowledge, professional discipline, and technical skills required to begin a successful career in the culinary industry.

Whether your goal is to work in a restaurant, hotel, resort, cruise ship, catering company, or eventually open your own food business, this programme provides the perfect starting point.

Why Choose This Programme?

✔ Learn in a professional kitchen environment

✔ Gain hands-on experience from industry professionals

✔ Build confidence through practical cooking sessions

✔ Develop essential kitchen management skills

✔ Learn international cuisines and modern cooking techniques

✔ Prepare for employment in the hospitality industry

✔ Earn a professional certification under the World of Certifications (WOC) Framework

Certification & Qualification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive the:

Foundation Certificate in Culinary Arts – Professional Kitchen Fundamentals

Award Code: FCS1

Certification Framework: World of Certifications (WOC)

Training Provider: International Culinary Institute (ICI)

Guided Learning Hours: 120 Hours

This programme is designed to develop core kitchen competencies, practical cooking ability, professional behaviour, and employability skills required for entry-level culinary positions.

Assessment Structure

• 70% Practical Assessment
• 20% Written Theory
• 10% Professional Behaviour

Grading System

• Distinction (85% and above)
• Merit (70% – 84%)
• Pass (50% – 69%)

Successful candidates will receive a digitally verifiable certificate issued under the WOC Certification Framework.

Programme Overview

Duration: 1.5 Months

Class Start Date: 28 June 2026

Class Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

Class Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Course Fee: BDT 29,000

Registration fee and chef jacket are included.

Practical Training Modules

Students will receive hands-on training in:

• French Cuisine
• Continental Cuisine
• Italian Cuisine
• Japanese Cuisine
• Indian Cuisine
• Indonesian Cuisine
• American Cuisine
• Thai Cuisine
• Chinese Cuisine
• Malaysian Cuisine
• Bengali Cuisine
• Afghani Cuisine
• Plate Garnishing & Food Presentation

Every practical session is designed to simulate a professional kitchen environment, helping learners build confidence, speed, accuracy, and workplace readiness.

Theory Modules

The programme also covers essential culinary and hospitality knowledge, including:

• Knowledge of World Cuisines
• Multi-Cuisine & Fusion Food Concepts
• Raw Materials & Ingredient Knowledge
• Knife Skills & Mise en Place
• Hotelier’s Communication (English Language)
• Food Costing & Menu Engineering
• Kitchen Administration
• Recipe Writing
• Equipment Knowledge
• Practice Sessions & Mock Tests

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme can pursue entry-level positions in:

• Hotels & Resorts
• Restaurants & Cafés
• Catering Companies
• Cruise Ships
• Food Production Facilities
• Cloud Kitchens

Potential career pathways include:

• Commis Chef
• Kitchen Assistant
• Food Production Assistant
• Prep Chef
• Catering Assistant
• Restaurant Kitchen Staff

This programme also serves as a progression pathway to advanced culinary qualifications and professional chef training.

Admission Requirements

To enroll, applicants must submit:

• First Installment Payment (BDT 20,000)
• Three Passport-Size Photographs
• Educational Certificate
• Photocopy of National ID Card

Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum Educational Qualification: Class 8 Pass
• Age Requirement: 18–50 Years

Fee Payment Schedule

At Admission

BDT 20,000

Before Final Assessment

BDT 9,000

Build the Skills. Earn the Qualification. Start the Career.

At ICI, we believe culinary education should be practical, professional, and career-focused. The Professional Chef Course – Foundation Level is more than a cooking course—it’s the first step toward becoming a skilled culinary professional.

Join the next batch and begin your journey in the exciting world of food, hospitality, and professional cookery.

 

 

Sylhet Branch

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