Diploma in Cookery

Course details

If one is looking for a career in food production & catering, such as setting up a business enterprise of international standards or qualifying to take up employment as a Commis / Assistant Chef in the Hospitality Industry, this Internationally recognised Vocational Qualifications (IVQ) will initiate you on the right ;

City & Guilds London - Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (8065-02)
This Course is accredited by City & Guilds London and awarded "Recognition of Quality Culinary Education" by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS).

This intensive Vocational Education Training (VET) program of 620 hours of guided learning in Classical Continental Cuisine and industry-centered training is delivered by City & Guilds London certified trainers.

The comprehensive and intensive training curriculum focuses on the development of Commercial Cookery - Food Production Skills, Product Creativity, Multitasking Abilities, Interpersonal Skills, Supervisory and Leadership Strengths required for the food industry, that help student chefs to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.

The Industry exposure that is mandatory, provides Student Chefs with valuable 'hands-on' involvement in the industry working environment through the course & training. Work Experience Placement (WEP), which is optional, follows the 620 hours of training program and helps provide student chefs with actual experience of the industry by way of paid work experience and paves the way for further career opportunities.

Career and Opportunities
As a graduate from the International Centre for Culinary Arts, Dubai, one will be eligible for our Hospitality Jobs - Work Experience Placement (WEP) program. ICCA Dubai's extensive network with the hospitality industry in the region and the Cruise Line Industry internationally provides students an opportunity to launch their career in the Hospitality, Restaurant and Cruise Line Industry Internationally.

The Work Experience Placement follows the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training. This program provides student chefs with valuable exposure in the industry working environment by way of a paid work experience placement.  Here the student chefs can apply their knowledge & skills gained in the training.  Such industrial work experiences help increase a student chef's further skilled employment & other international opportunities.

The hospitality job industry in Dubai is extensive, with the establishment of most leading international hotel chains and it also features some of the best luxury hotels in the world. The Food Industry is very competitive and highly discerning, with most international retail food concepts and specialty restaurants from the world over established here.

ICCA Dubai students are currently placed on International Cruise Lines such as:
            The Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) US
            Oceania Cruises USA
            Celebrity Cruises USA
            Thomson Ships UK.

ICCA Dubai students are also placed in the finest hotels and restaurants in the world: 

Hotels 
JW Marriot Hotel, J W Marriot Marquee, Le Meridian Hotel, The Address Hotel - Dubai Down Town, The Address Hotel - Dubai Marina, The Address Hotel - Dubai Mall, The Address Hotel - Montegomerie, The Armani Hotel - Burj Dubai, Al Habtoor Hotel & Spa, The Courtyard by Marriot - Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel - Dubai, The Hilton Hotel - Dubai, The Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa, The Kempinski Hotel - Dubai & Ajman, The Madinat - Jumeirah Hotels Group, The Metropolitan Hotels Group, The Millennium Hotels Group - Sharjah, The Oasis Beach Hotel - Dubai, The Palace Hotel - Down Town, The Radisson SAS Hotel, The Raffles Hotel - Dubai, The Rydges Plaza Hotel, The Shangri-La Hotel, Monte Carlo Beach Resort, The Meydan Hotel, The Grosvenor House Hotel, The Radisson Blu

Restaurants
Fume, The Scene, Qbara, Apres, Bella Donna, BidiBondi, Café Ceramique, Café Havana, China Times, Costa, Deli Express, Haya Club, Hey Pesto, Inferno, Japengo, Left Bank, Magic Wok, MORE, Pane Caldo, Paul Café, The Butcher Shop & Grill, The Okku Dubai, The Montreal Bread Company, Trader Vic's, Wagamama, La Brioche, Marco Pierre White Wheeler's of St. James and Good Company, amongst many others.
ICCA Dubai WEP Program Selection Process & Salary Package Offered

ICCA Dubai provides coordination & support for the first WEP Program on a 'No Cost Basis', for the Commis Chef (III, II or I) levels in the UAE / GCC Countries or as Asst. Cooks on leading international cruise lines.

The WEP process and position are subject to the successful completion of the course program and the apptitute, attitude & the skills set demonstrated by the candidate at the placement interviews, trade tests and clearing the associated age, visa, statutory & medical conditions.

Placement for the WEP Program is arranged by way of on-campus Interviews. The placement contracts are directly agreed to, between the candidates and the Human Resources (HR) Department of the respective employing companies. Updated on 03 August, 2020