Diploma in Food Production & Patisserie
Cultivating culinary artists specializing in bakery expertise and confectionery craftsmanship through intensive practical training and creative skill development.
Overview
This specialized one-year diploma programme at People’s Institute of Hotel Management concentrates on developing exceptional competency in food production with particular emphasis on baking and pastry arts. Designed for culinary enthusiasts aspiring toward careers as professional chefs or pastry specialists, the curriculum emphasizes hands-on technique mastery, recipe development, and presentation artistry. Students acquire proficiency in classical and contemporary culinary methods. Graduates emerge prepared for productive careers in commercial kitchens and bakery establishments.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: One year combining theoretical concepts with extensive practical sessions
Level: Diploma
Eligibility: Completion of Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from any stream.
Syllabus/Modules
Culinary Foundation: Basic cooking techniques, knife skills, kitchen safety, food hygiene standards
Food Production: Indian cuisine, Continental preparations, Oriental cooking, menu planning
Patisserie Specialization: Bread baking, cake decoration, pastry preparations, chocolate work, sugar artistry, dessert plating, confectionery techniques
Highlights
- Dedicated patisserie and bakery training kitchens
- International cuisine exposure and recipe development
- Artistic plating and food presentation techniques
- Practical sessions with professional-grade equipment
- Guest demonstrations by renowned chefs
Admission
Admission through merit evaluation of qualifying examination results and university procedures.
Career
Graduates find employment as commis chefs, pastry chefs, bakery specialists, or dessert consultants in fine dining restaurants, hotel kitchens, specialty bakeries, and catering companies. Entrepreneurial opportunities include launching bakery businesses, dessert studios, home-based catering services, or specialty confectionery brands. Additional career paths encompass food styling, culinary content creation, recipe development for food companies, and teaching positions in culinary schools.