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1.5-Year Fast-Track Culinary Diploma

Diploma in Food Production

Turn your passion for cooking into a lucrative profession. Master continental cuisine, Indian regional cooking, bakery arts, and professional kitchen management.
1.5 Years (3 Semesters)
Eligibility: 10+2 pass in any discipline or equivalent.
1.5 Years (3 Semesters)
Duration
30,000/-
Semester Fee
6 Months Guaranteed
5-Star Internship

Department's Culinary Excellence & Placement Impact

400+
Chefs & Commis Placed
35+
5-Star Hotel Partners
800+
Practical Kitchen Hours
45+
Food Startups/Cloud Kitchens
50+
International Cruise Placements
5.0 LPA
Highest Starting Package
✓ Recognized by Leading Hospitality Boards

Overview

What is the Diploma in Food Production?

The Diploma in Food Production is a highly specialized, fast-track professional course designed to provide students with the essential hands-on knowledge and skills required to pursue a successful career in the food and hospitality industry. This course skips the generic management theory and focuses purely on the art of cooking, kitchen management, and food safety.

Through this diploma, students gain a comprehensive understanding of food preparation, plating presentation, and the high-pressure operations of a professional 5-star kitchen. The program is heavily practical, allowing students to develop both creative culinary abilities and the technical precision required for Continental, Asian, and Indian Regional cuisines.
1.5 Years Duration3 Semesters100% Practical Focus6-Month Paid InternshipCloud Kitchen Ready
Culinary Arts
Continental & Regional
Bakery & Confectionery
Pastry & Breads
Food Safety
HACCP & Hygiene
Kitchen Management
Costing & Purchasing

Career Scope After Diploma

Expanding opportunities in 5-Star Hotels, Cruise Lines, and Cloud Kitchens

A Diploma in Food Production offers a highly promising and immediate career path in the food and hospitality industry. With a massive global demand for skilled culinary professionals, graduates can expect immediate job placement in 5-star hotels, fine-dining restaurants, industrial catering companies, aviation catering, and international cruise lines.

Students typically start their careers as Commis Chefs, Commis Bakery, or Kitchen Assistants, quickly rising the ranks to Chef de Partie and Sous Chef. Furthermore, with the explosion of food-delivery apps, many graduates are now successfully launching their own Cloud Kitchens, bespoke bakery businesses, and outdoor event catering services.

Structure Curriculum

A 100% practical, kitchen-focused curriculum designed for future Chefs

The Diploma curriculum skips heavy management theory and places students directly into training kitchens. You will spend 70% of your time cooking and 30% learning theory.
The 3rd Semester is entirely dedicated to a 6-month Industrial Training in a 5-Star Hotel.

Value Added Courses for all UG (VAC) — Non Mandatory

Course NameCategoryCredits
HACCP Food Safety Certification
VAC2
Cloud Kitchen Setup & Entrepreneurship
VAC2
Vegetable & Fruit Carving Masterclass
VAC2

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Department at a Glance

  • 70% Practical / 30% Theory
  • 6-Month Guaranteed Hotel Internship
  • Live Theme Dinners & Buffets
  • Guest Chef Masterclasses
  • Food & Menu Costing Workshops
  • Bakery Sales Exhibitions
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Exclusive Facilities

  • Basic Training Kitchen (BTK)
  • Quantity Food Kitchen (QFK)
  • Advanced Training Kitchen (ATK)
  • Bakery & Confectionery Lab
  • Cold Kitchen (Larder) Room
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Your Department in a Nutshell

  • Inter-College Chef Competitions
  • Food Festivals
  • Alumni in Top Cruise Lines
  • Hospitality Placement Drives
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Admission & Fees

Simple admission process and transparent fee structure

Admission Criteria

10+2 pass in any discipline (Science, Arts, Commerce) or equivalent from a recognized board.

A strong passion for cooking, physical stamina, and a basic understanding of hygiene is recommended.

Course Fee Structure

Fee Details
Annual Tuition Fee60,000/-
Semester Tuition Fee30,000/-
Admission Processing5,000/- (One Time)
Chef Uniform & Knife Kit8,000/- (Approx, One Time)
Caution Money3,000/- (Refundable)

Why Join

Unlock your potential in the fast-paced world of Culinary Arts

Fast-Track Career

A fast-track 1.5-year course designed to get you hired as a Commis Chef in a 5-star hotel as quickly as possible.

World-Class Kitchens

Access to highly equipped commercial kitchens, bakery labs, and larder rooms matching international 5-star standards.

6-Month Core Internship

A mandatory 6-month Industrial Exposure Training (IET) where you earn and learn inside a real luxury hotel kitchen.

Global Demand for Chefs

Massive demand globally for trained Indian Chefs in Cruise Lines (Royal Caribbean) and International Hotel chains.

Cloud Kitchen Ready

Learn food costing, purchasing, and menu planning—perfect for opening your own cloud kitchen or food truck.

Features

Setting us apart from the rest

01

Master Chef Faculty

Learn from Executive Chefs, former Sous Chefs, and Bakery experts with decades of international hotel experience.

02

Live Theme Dinners

Every semester, students independently plan, cook, and execute massive Theme Dinners and Food Festivals for real guests.

03

Food Safety Certifications

Earn specialized certifications like HACCP (Food Safety & Hygiene) which is mandatory for cruise line jobs.

04

100% Placement Assistance

Dedicated placement support for securing Commis III roles in brands like Taj, ITC, Radisson, and Barbeque Nation.

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Simple 5-step process to join the Culinary Diploma programme

Guide to Register Online

STEP 01

Register Yourself

Create your account on the admission portal with your basic personal details.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the Food Production Diploma

Placement Records

Culinary Graduates in 5-Star Hotels & Cruise Lines 5-Star Kitchens

Unmatched placements across Luxury Hotel Kitchens, Fine-Dining Restaurants, and International Cruise Lines.

Manas

Manas

Commis Chef - Indian

Taj Hotels

3.5 LPA LPA

Monika

Monika

Commis - Bakery

The Oberoi Group

4.0 LPA LPA

Suraj Sharma

Suraj Sharma

Kitchen Executive

Barbeque Nation

3.2 LPA LPA

Akash Sharma

Akash Sharma

Commis - Continental

Radisson Blu

3.8 LPA LPA

Atul Sharma

Atul Sharma

Commis - Garde Manger

ITC Maurya

4.2 LPA LPA

Priya Singh

Priya Singh

Founder / Head Chef

Cloud Kitchen Startup

Entrepreneur LPA

Ravi

Ravi

Assistant Chef

Carnival Cruise Line

5.0 LPA (Tax Free) LPA

Collaborations

Culinary & Hospitality Tie Up's

Taj Hotels
The Oberoi Group
Marriott International
ITC Hotels
Radisson
Barbeque Nation
The Leela
Royal Caribbean Cruises
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