Diploma in Food Production

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(One-Year Diploma Programme)

Diploma in Food Production

About the Department

The Department of Food Production at IICTHM is dedicated to developing skilled culinary professionals with strong foundations in kitchen operations, food preparation, and hygiene standards. The department emphasizes intensive hands-on training, discipline, and professional kitchen practices aligned with hotel and food service industry requirements.

With fully equipped training kitchens, modern culinary tools, and guidance from experienced chef-faculty, students receive real-time exposure to professional kitchen environments. The department focuses on nurturing culinary skills, creativity, teamwork, and time management—essential qualities for success in food production careers.

About the Course

The Diploma in Food Production is a one-year professional programme designed to provide comprehensive training in culinary arts and kitchen operations. The course is ideal for students who aspire to work as chefs, kitchen assistants, or food production professionals in hotels, restaurants, bakeries, catering units, and institutional kitchens.

The programme combines theoretical understanding with extensive practical sessions, enabling students to gain confidence and competence in food preparation, cooking techniques, and kitchen management. It also serves as a strong entry pathway into the hospitality industry or higher studies in Hotel Management.

About the Curriculum

The curriculum is industry-oriented and structured to ensure maximum practical exposure. Training progresses from basic culinary skills to advanced food preparation techniques.

Key Curriculum Areas:

  • Basic Food Production Introduction to kitchen organization, tools and equipment, knife skills, cooking methods, and basic recipes.
  • Indian Cuisine Regional and classical Indian dishes, gravies, rice preparations, and traditional cooking techniques.
  • Continental & International Cuisine Fundamentals of Continental cooking, sauces, soups, salads, and global food trends.
  • Bakery & Confectionery Bread making, cakes, pastries, desserts, chocolates, and basic bakery operations.
  • Food Safety & Hygiene Kitchen sanitation, personal hygiene, food safety standards, and HACCP principles.
  • Kitchen Management Inventory control, costing basics, waste management, and teamwork in kitchen operations.
  • Practical Training Daily kitchen practicals, live cooking sessions, and skill-based assessments.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from a recognized board.
  • Students from any stream are eligible.
  • Basic interest in cooking and hospitality is preferred.
  • Admission is subject to institute norms and guidelines.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Diploma in Food Production programme can pursue diverse career opportunities in the hospitality and food service sectors.