Program Overviews
Accelerate your culinary career with our short-term, hands-on training program! Designed for aspiring chefs and career changers, this accredited course equips you with essential techniques, kitchen management skills, and real-world experience — all in a focused, fast-paced format.
Taught by professional chefs, the program prepares you for immediate employment in restaurants, catering, and hospitality, or even to launch your own culinary business. Graduate with a recognized certificate and the skills employers value most.
Scope of the Program
The curriculum comprises six comprehensive courses totaling 18 hours of instruction.
Students will master kitchen safety, culinary fundamentals, preparation of plant-based and protein-rich dishes, baking and pastry basics, and the art of food presentation.
Table service, plate presentation, and the importance of team service and professionalism
Classic culinary techniques and basic cooking methods
Knife skills, food safety, and sanitation practices
Baking, station organization, menu planning, and kitchen coordination
Program Highlights
Duration
Three-month after-school program
Cost
TBD
Accreditation
Graduates will receive a certificate accredited by the Asian Culinary & Art Institute (ACAI), which endorsed by Asian Chefs Alliance (ACA), American Culinary Federation, St. Thomas University (STU)
Parties
ACAI
Asian Culinary & Art Institute (ACAI) will oversee the program's overall design, student recruitment, marketing strategies, and day-to-day operations and coordination, ensuring a seamless and impactful learning experience for participants.
ACA
The Asian Chef Alliance (ACA) operates as a subsidiary of the American Culinary Federation (ACF), the only mainstream industry certification body for professional culinary arts in the United States with nearly a century of history.
STU
St. Thomas University (STU) will play a pivotal role by providing experienced instructors, designing the syllabus, facilitating kitchen practice sessions, and contributing to the joint endorsement of the certificate to ensure academic and professional credibility.
Impact and Benefits
This program lays the groundwork for students to excel in the culinary industry while
fostering essential life skills such as work ethic, professionalism, and guest satisfaction. By completing this program, participants will gain a competitive edge in the workforce and a strong foundation for further culinary education and career advancement.