Global Swiss Learning | Professional Chef Diploma by Swiss Chefs Association

Learning goals

During this course, participants will:

Follow regulations related to hygiene, food and occupational safety, and fire and health protection.

Set up and maintain workstations and equipment, using the appropriate tools for food preparation.

Pre-prepare and process a variety of ingredients—like vegetables, potatoes, meat products, fish and poultry.

Apply moist- and dry-heat cooking techniques, and cooking methods—like pre-preparation, preparation, special and finishing techniques.

Prepare and cook a range of fundamental dishes, from appetizers to main courses and desserts.

Understand nutritional principles and food allergens and intolerances to ensure that meals are healthy and safe for guests.

Handle basic organizational and calculation tasks with an understanding of their key role in gastronomy.

Communicate within the kitchen team, and with colleagues, management and guests in a respectful and helpful manner.

Follow regulations related to hygiene, food and occupational safety, and fire and health protection.

Set up and maintain workstations and equipment, using the appropriate tools for food preparation.

Pre-prepare and process a variety of ingredients—like vegetables, potatoes, meat products, fish and poultry.

Apply moist- and dry-heat cooking techniques, and cooking methods—like pre-preparation, preparation, special and finishing techniques.

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Training content

600 hrs

Diploma - Kitchen fundamentals

Diploma - Food knowledge and science

Diploma - Recipes

Diploma - Practical internship

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Training content

600 hrs

Introduction
Hygiene and preservation of value
Fire protection
Occupational safety
Devices, machines, apparatuses and utensils
Fundamentals of cooking methods
Nutrition and health 1.0
Operational organization 1.0
Communication
Calculation 1.0
Process steps 1–5

Fundamentals of vegetables
Fundamentals of milk and dairy products
Fundamentals of potatoes
Fundamentals of soups
Fundamentals of legumes and sprouts
Fundamentals of edible fats and oils
Fundamentals of appetizers 1.0
Fundamentals of eggs and egg products
Fundamentals of herbs, spices and seasonings
Fundamentals of sauces
Fundamentals of stocks
Fundamentals of grains and cereals
Fundamentals of meat products
Fundamentals of fish
Fundamentals of poultry
Fundamentals of sugar, sweeteners and sweetening agents
Fundamentals of desserts 1.0

80+ interactive recipes for participants to practice and train what they've learned.

After successfully completing the 600 course hours, participants in this program should complete a 6-month practical internship—arranged through their school or company.

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Blended learning

This course is conducted both online and in-person...

This course is conducted both online and in-person. Learners study the bulk of the material online (up to 80%). The hands-on training sessions can be done either one-on-one or in groups.

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Online 80%

Online

Learn on any timeline

Flexible, self-paced schedule

Self-guided digital learning

Structured learning path, interactive graphics, avatar and explainer videos and quizzes

Multi-lingual experience

Courses available in different languages

Accesible anywhere, anytime

Internet access and a computer / tablet / smart phone

Hands-on 20%

Hands-on

Locally facilitated

Conducted by local GSL Certified Trainers

Conducted locally by GSL Master Trainers

Locally facilitated

Conducted locally by your NGO Trainers

Conducted locally by GSL Master Trainers

Trainer‑led evaluation

Trainers assess the learners' skill levels in order to evaluate them for final certification

Trainer‑led tracking

The trainer follows the learners' progress and recommends them for final certification

Practical learning environment

Learner’s will need access to the company / school’s training facilities (i.e., kitchen)

Implementation support

We offer full implementation support for schools and companies

Practical learning environment

Learner’s will need access to training facilities (i.e., kitchen / production site)

Implementation support

We offer full implementation support, including onboarding your local candidate as an NGO trainer

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