Master the art of
culinary excellence

Bachelors in Culinary Arts

Master the art of culinary excellence with hands-on training, world-class faculty, and assured international placements. Study in Uttarakhand. Work anywhere in the world.

About This Course
(Duration: 3 Years)

The Bachelors in Culinary Arts at Ishtha Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts (IIHCA) is a unique Dual Certification Program that combines intensive practical training with academic excellence.

  • International Diploma from City & Guilds, London
  • Advanced Diploma from UGC Recognized University
  • Bachelor’s Degree from UGC Recognized University
  • Get two powerful credentials — one international and one UGC-recognized degree
  • Earn while you learn through paid internships and job training
  • Strong industry focus with training in 5-star hotels
  • Globally accepted certifications that boost your career prospects
  • Seamless transition from practical training to academic degree

At IIHCA, we believe true culinary excellence comes from doing, not just learning. Our Bachelors in Culinary Arts program is designed with a unique 80:20 practical-to-theory ratio — ensuring you spend the majority of your time mastering skills in the kitchen rather than just reading about them.

Course Plan

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Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Introduction to Hospitality and International Culinary Arts

Evolution and Growth of the Culinary Industry

Participate Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Introduction to Commercial Kitchen- Tools, equipment, cleaning and upkeep

Safety at work

First Aid

Fire and Emergencies (action and Preventions)

Food safety management

HACCP and its Principals

HACCP- its applications and monitoring

Kitchen Operations

Types of Commercial Kitchens

Organisational Chart

Cleaning, maintenance and Layout/ design of a Commercial Kitchen

Workflow in a commercial kitchen

Interdepartmental Relationship with the Kitchen Department 

Basics of Cooking

Basic Cooking

Menu and Nutrition

Types of Cooking methods

Dry cooking- Baking, Broiling

Cooking with Medium of fats – grilling, Sauteing, Frying

Cooking with a Medium of Water-Boiling, Poaching, Blanching, Steeping etc.

Direct and Indirect Steaming

Open Fire Cooking- Barbequing, Tandoor Cooking

Cooking without the application of heat- Misen-en-place, Pservation, marination, curing etc.

Modern Cooking Methods -Microwave cooking, Low-fat Frying, etc.

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Food commodities

Food from -Plants

Types Plants

Herbs

Food From -Animals – Poultry, Meat, Lamb, Pork, Beef

Cuts of Chicken

Fish and Seafood

Cuts of fish

Cuts of Lamb

Cuts of pork

By Products (Cheese etc)

Man made products

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Basic food Preparation

Preparation and service – Stock, Sauce, Soup

Preparation and service – Pulses and Vegetables

Preparation and service – Farinaceous, Pasta and rice Preparation

Preparation and service – Meat and Poultry

Preparation and service – Fish and Shellfish

Preparation and service – Eggs and savoury Preparations

Preparation and service – Cold preparation, salads -sandwiches

Preparation and service-desserts

Preparation and service – cakes, pastries and breads

Preparation and service – special dietary requirements

Handling and service – cheese

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Advance Cooking (Cuisine Basics )

French Cuisine

Italian Cuisine

Spanish cuisine

Greek cuisine

Mediterrinean Cuisine

Mexican and Latin American Cuisine

Middle Eastern Cuisine – Lebanese, Arabic Cuisine

Asian Cuisine -Chinese, Japanese, Thai

Indian Cuisine

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Bakery, Pastry and desserts

Basics of Bakery and Pastry

Bread-making process and other baked products (cookies)

Short crust pastry, Puff pastry, Choux pastry

Different types of sponges and differentiating techniques

Cold desserts and baked desserts

Modern trends in bakery and pastry

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Food and Beverage Management

F&B cycle (concepts)

Yield

Portions Control

Standard recipe

Food Costing

Menu Engineering

Cost Volume Relation and Break even analysis

Information Technology

Information Technology

Basic concept

Ms-Office -Power point, Excel, Word

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

Planning and Management Skill

Monitor work operations

Lead and Manage Team

Handle conflicts

Show social and cultural sensitivity Manage diversity in the workplace

Prepare food to meet special dietary requirements

Develop a Menu for special dietary requirements

Coordinate cooking operations

Train others in job skill

Plan and cost basic menu

Manage finance within a budget

Carry out basic workplace calculations

Assured Diploma in Culinary Arts

6 Months Industrial Training

6 months internship in the Core Department

Students can enroll in the Dual Certification Program.

This begins Phase 2 of the Bachelor’s in Culinary Arts.

Enroll in Dual Certification

Enroll in Dual Certification Program

Step 1: Complete 6 months Internship Training at top hotels.

Step 2: Register for the Dual Certification Program.

Step 3: Begin 6 months Job Training + Semester 4 online study (lectures, assignments & exams).

Dual Certification Program

Dual Certification Program

After Job Training, you receive:

1. International Diploma — City & Guilds, London

2. Advanced Diploma — UGC Recognized University

Start your professional career — earn while you learn!

Degree in Culinary Arts

Your Degree

Semester 5 & 6:

Complete your online study with online examination

Receive a Bachelor’s Degree awarded by a UGC Recognized University