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Learn the Fundamentals of Culinary Arts

Professional Culinary Arts

A 7-month program that aims to educate students from Basic to Advance Cooking Methods and Techniques inside the kitchen including how to braise, poach, roast, and other knife skills techniques.

Program Schedule

Program Duration: 7 months

Externship: 400 hours

​Class Schedule: Monday to Friday, 4 hours daily

Culinary Credentials

First Gourmet Academy Credentials
Culinary Training Credentials
Cookery NCII Certification

Why Train at First Gourmet Academy

Daily Hands-on Training

Learn by doing with daily classes and hands-on training in our fully-equipped professional-grade cruise ship simulation kitchen

All-inclusive

Tuition

All-inclusive tuition covers uniforms, non-slip kitchen shoes, knife set, ingredients, graduation fees, assessment fees, credentials, and classes 

Globally

Recognized

Gain global recognition from the most respected culinary authorities: World Association of Chefs' Societies and the American Culinary Federation

International Instructors

Learn techniques and train under international instructors with experience in luxury cruise lines, five-star hotels, and Michelin-starred kitchens​

What You'll Learn

Core Kitchen Foundations

  • Food Safety

  • Basic Culinary Skills

  • Food Science

Applied Culinary Practice

  • Garde Manger

  • Wellness Cooking

Industry Immersion and Assessment

  • Externship: 400 hours

  • Final Assessment

Modules

Bakers in a Kitchen

Core Kitchen Foundations

  • Basic Culinary Skills

  • Food Science

Catering Service

Applied Culinary Practice

  • Garde Manger

  • Wellness Cooking

Industry Immersion and Assessment

  • Externship: 400 hours

  • Final Assessment

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WHAT TO EXPECT

At the end of the program, students are expected to master foundational culinary techniques, understand kitchen systems, and execute dishes with skill and discipline. This is ideal for those looking to gain core competencies that meet global culinary standards.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Be part of our global community of graduates working across continents in the most respected kitchens. This program will provide you opportunities such as:​

Modern Restaurant Kitchen

Contact Us

Branches

Contact

Office Hours

QUEZON CITY
2/F Capitol Greenstreet Building, Capitol Hills Dr, Old Balara, Quezon City, 1119
 
ORTIGAS
Lower Ground Level, East Wing, Shangri-La Plaza, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City, 1552

+632 8951 9655
+639177096731

QUEZON CITY

Monday to Friday

7:00 am – 7:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Monday to Sunday

10:00 am – 9:00 pm

ORTIGAS

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