Fundamentals of
Culinary Arts
Transform your culinary skills and accelerate your journey to professional excellence
This intensive, hands-on program is meticulously designed for both aspiring chefs and seasoned professionals seeking to master foundational techniques, explore diverse cuisines, and unlock new levels of creativity in the kitchen.
In just eight weeks, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to create exceptional dishes that impress. Whether you’re a working professional, a dedicated homemaker, a student on break, or simply someone passionate about acquiring culinary knowledge, this program offers a robust and comprehensive introduction to the foundational skills of cooking.
Course Details
Fundamentals of Culinary Arts
- Our expertly curated curriculum highlights 64 professional recipes, encompassing 11 classical vegetable cuts and 18 types of potato cuts, ensuring you master essential preparation techniques. You’ll receive individualized hands-on knife skills training, a crucial foundation for any chef, alongside demonstration-based instruction for a wide array of other recipes.
- Upon completion, you’ll achieve dual advantage, getting career acceleration and global recognition. This includes units of competency from the Australian Qualifications Framework
(AQF) + TESDA specifically:- SITXFSA002 – Participate in Safe Food Handling Practices
- SITHCCC005 – Prepare Dishes Using Basic Methods of Cooking
- SITHCCC007 – Prepare Stocks, Soups, and Sauces
- SITHCCC006 – Prepare Appetizers and Salads.
8 weeks (2:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesdays) & (9:00 am to 2:00 pm Saturdays)
Intake Date: September 2025
Php42,000
Course Fee Includes the Following
- 1 set of Chef’s Uniform (Chef Jacket and Pants)
- 1 Chef’s Apron
- 1 Skull Cap
- 1 Kitchen Towel
- 1 set of Knife
Your Accelerated Path to Culinary Mastery
Program Outline
Session 1: Foundations of Culinary Excellence & Precision Knife Skills
• Master critical Safe Food Handling Practices – the cornerstone of any professional kitchen.
• Unlock the secrets of professional knife work: conquer 11 essential Vegetable Cuts and 18 intricate Potato Cuts with precision and speed.
Session 2: The Soul of Flavour: Stocks & Classical Sauces
• Dive deep into the art of creating rich, flavourful Essentials in Stock Preparation.
• Master the techniques behind timeless Classical Sauces, the building blocks of
gourmet cuisine.
Session 3: Crafting Complexity: Soups – Textures & Flavours
• Explore the world of soups, learning to build captivating textures and layers of flavour that delight the palate.
Session 4: The Art of the Start: Appetizers & Salads
• Elevate your menu with creative and enticing Starters, mastering the balance of
flavours and presentation in Appetizers and Salads.
Session 5: Mastering Western Culinary Techniques I
• Unlock core Western cooking methods: perfect the arts of Poaching, Stewing, and Pan-frying through hands-on recipe creation.
Session 6: Exploring Asian Culinary Horizons I
• Journey into Asian cuisine, mastering fundamental techniques like Stir-Frying, Grilling, and Deep Frying to create authentic and vibrant dishes.
Session 7: Mastering Western Culinary Techniques II
• Further refine your Western culinary skills by mastering Braising, Gratinating, and advanced Deep Frying techniques for sophisticated results.
Session 8: Exploring Asian Culinary Horizons II & Baking Fundamentals
• Expand your Asian repertoire with techniques like Gratinating and Poaching, and introduce the fundamentals of Baking to round out your skill set.