Professional Chef Course – 3 Months (Skill Proficiency)

Course Overview

The 3-Month Professional Chef Course at Professional Cooking Academy is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly skill proficiency programme designed for students who want to build a professional career in the culinary industry. Students will learn more than 100 food items from 18 different cuisines through a structured combination of theory, instructor-led demonstrations, practical cooking and independent student practice sessions. The programme covers professional cooking, baking and bun making, fruit and vegetable carving, frozen food preparation, barista skills, food safety, kitchen hygiene and essential culinary communication.

Course at a Glance

• Course Duration: 3 Months
• Total Classes: 36 Classes
• Weekly Schedule: 3 Days Per Week
• Class Duration: 4 Hours Per Day
• Theory Session: 1 Hour Per Class
• Practical Session: 3 Hours Per Class
• Food Items: 100+ Items
• Cuisines Covered: 18 Cuisines
• Items Per Practical Class: Approximately 4 Items
• Course Level: Beginner to Professional Skill Level

What You Will Learn

• Professional cooking techniques and kitchen practices
• More than 100 food items from 18 different cuisines
• Professional baking and bun-making techniques
• Fruit and vegetable carving
• Frozen and ready-to-cook food preparation
• Basic barista and beverage preparation skills
• Food safety, hygiene and HACCP practices
• Recipe understanding and proper ingredient preparation
• Professional kitchen communication and culinary terminology
• Basic spoken English support during theory classes

Training Method

The course follows a practical and career-oriented training method. Each class consists of one hour of theory and three hours of practical training.

During practical classes, students learn approximately four food items under the direct supervision of professional instructors. Students also participate in food tasting and evaluation after the class to understand flavour, texture, presentation and overall product quality.

A dedicated student practice session is arranged after every three practical classes. These practice sessions allow students to repeat the techniques they have learned, improve their confidence and develop greater control in the kitchen.

Study Materials

• Printed or digital theory sheets
• Detailed recipe sheets
• Classroom guidance from professional instructors
• Instructor-led practical demonstrations
• Regular student practice opportunities
• Food tasting and performance feedback

International Certificates

After successfully completing the course and fulfilling the required assessment criteria, students will receive two internationally recognized certificates:

1. City & Guilds UK Skill Proficiency Certificate
2. SGS Switzerland HACCP & Hygiene Certificate

These certifications help students demonstrate their culinary skills, food safety knowledge and professional readiness when applying for employment in the hospitality and food service industry.

Culinary English Support

Basic spoken English and culinary English sessions are included within the theory classes. Students learn common kitchen terms, ingredient names, equipment names, workplace expressions and basic communication techniques used in professional kitchens.

Student Practice Sessions

A student practice session is provided after every three practical classes. During these sessions, students independently practise previously learned recipes and techniques under instructor supervision.

These sessions help students improve their speed, accuracy, confidence, teamwork and ability to work in a professional kitchen environment.

Food Tasting and Evaluation

After practical classes, students taste and evaluate the prepared food. This helps them understand the correct flavour, texture, aroma, cooking standard and presentation of each item.

Career and Job Placement Support

After completing the course, students receive 100% job placement support within Bangladesh through Professional Cooking Academy's hospitality and industry network.

PCA supports eligible graduates with career counselling, CV preparation, interview guidance, internship opportunities and connections with restaurants, hotels, resorts, catering companies, cafés and other hospitality establishments.

Who Can Join This Course?

• Beginners interested in becoming professional chefs
• Students and fresh graduates looking for a practical career
• Job seekers interested in the hospitality industry
• Professionals planning to change their career
• Restaurant, café or food business entrepreneurs
• Individuals planning to develop internationally recognized culinary skills

Why Choose This Course?

• 100+ food items from 18 cuisines
• Cooking, baking, carving, frozen food and barista training
• 36 structured theory and practical classes
• Four hours of training per class
• Regular supervised student practice sessions
• Theory sheets and recipe sheets provided
• Basic spoken English and culinary English support
• Two internationally recognized certificates
• Career guidance and job placement support in Bangladesh

Start Your Professional Chef Career

Build the practical skills, professional confidence and internationally recognized qualifications required to begin your career in the culinary and hospitality industry.