Become A Professional Chef!
Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts - Cookery
Your first step to Becoming a Professional Chef!This application-focused, industry-centered, and outcome-driven Technical Vocational Educational Training (TVET) programin culinary arts is accredited by the internationally renowned City &Guilds, London, along with the recognition of quality culinary education from the World chefs.
About This Program
Delivered instate-of-the-art world class training kitchen facility, this professional diploma program simulates the real-world industry environment and provides a thorough understanding of the ought-to-know knowledge, covers basic to advanced culinary techniques of the classical continental cuisine. You learn to cook a variety of soups, salads, appetizers, entrées; main courses in poultry, meat, seafood along with an introduction to baked goods and desserts.
The intensive hands-on training program equips you with the knowledge, and skills necessary to gain employment in the food industry as Commis or Assistant Chefs and offers holistic exposure for aspiring entrepreneurs to set up food businesses of international standards.
This program is your opportunity to kickstart a culinary career as a Certified Professional Chef with assured internships and work placements in the UAE’s top hospitality brands or become a successful food entrepreneur.
Your Culinary Career In 90 Days
In 90 days of intensive hands-on, industry-centered, and outcome-driven training, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to take the real culinary world by storm.
About Placement
The ICCA Professional Diploma Program doesn’t just teach—it transforms.
The ICCA Way of training that inculcates the 5 Ps for success – Passion, Perseverance, Performance, Perfection, and Persistence, ensures that you are international industry-ready with the information, knowledge, skills, exposure, experience, discipline, and the attitude to seamlessly integrate, effectively deliver and excel.
With 100% placement upon graduation, ICCA graduates are ahead by over two years compared to their peers.
Qualifications and Outcome
City & Guilds, UK IVQ Level 2 – Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8064-01)
By completing this professional diploma program in advanced culinary arts, you will receive an International Vocational Qualification (IVQ) Level 2 – Diploma in Food Preparation and Culinary Arts (8064-01) from City & Guilds, UK.
WorldChefs Global Culinary Certification – Professional Cook (Commis Chef) Level
The WorldChefs Certification is the first and only global chef certification, designed by World Chefs and quality assured by City& Guilds, UK. It is an international benchmark for chefs to have their skills and experience ecognized, and for employers to credibly verify achievements using digital credentials.
Industry Work Experience Placement (IWEP) Program
The IWEP Program is separate and in addition to the intensive on-campus guided learning and training.
The IWEP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
Course Delivery
ICCA Dubai’s program is primarily available in the following options:-
A) A full-time intensive three (3) months training program.
Timings: The classes are run 4 days a week on a full-time basis, where students start their day at 07.00 AM and end their day at 05.30 PM, Monday through Thursday. Friday and Saturday are for IWP / industry exposure and Sunday is the weekly day off.
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B) Available on a part-time weekend basis taking approx. twelve (12) months to complete.
Timings: The weekend program is held on Sundays and runs in a cycle with admissions open throughout the year.
The student intakes for the full-time program are held every six weeks. Kindly refer to Program Start Dates for upcoming intakes.
All equipment, ingredients and protective gear are provided, along with Standard Recipe Cards for all classes.
What You’ll Learn In This Program?
ICCA’s outcome-driven technical vocational educational training (TVET) programs are delivered in state-of-the-art world class training kitchens.
Introduction to Hospitality and Hot and Cold Kitchen Operations
Introduction to Hospitality and Hot and Cold Kitchen Operations
Introduction to Practical Cookery
Introduction to Practical Cookery
Prepare stocks, sauces & soups
Prepare stocks, sauces & soups
Prepare salads, appetizers and sandwiches
Prepare salads, appetizers and sandwiches
Prepare Vegetables, Eggs and Farinaceous Dishes
Prepare Vegetables, Eggs and Farinaceous Dishes
Select, Prepare and Cook Poultry
Select, Prepare and Cook Poultry
Select, Prepare and Cook Meat
Select, Prepare and Cook Meat
Select, Prepare and Cook Seafood
Select, Prepare and Cook Seafood
Exposure to Baking and Pâtisserie for Hot Kitchen Chefs
Exposure to Baking and Pâtisserie for Hot Kitchen Chefs
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Why Choose ICCA for This Program?
State-of-The-Art Facility
A purpose-built campus set for worldclass culinary learning with designs that resonate with a sense of harmony, balance, identity, and absolute attention to detail are aimed to make your experience at ICCA truly memorable.
Multi-Award Winning
As the leading culinary school in the Middle East, ICCA Dubai is internationally renowned as an icon for worldclass culinary education with several prestigious national, international awards and recognitions to its credit.
International, All-Star Faculty
A diverse and international industry-experienced academic faculty certified by the City & Guilds, UK, focus on providing personalized attention for an enhanced education and training experience.
Partnerships With the World’s Best
Strategic partnerships with world-leading original equipment manufacturers and ingredient suppliers for international industry standard learning.
Distinct Cutting-edge Delivery
Learning delivered by top-of-the-line Learning Management Systems (LMS) and Student Management System (SMS) based on the proprietary ICCA ought-to-know and industry-relevant knowledge.
Industry Internships and Work Placements
Get assured job opportunities with leading hospitality brands from the UAE and around the world with ICCA’s IWEP program, offering seamless industry integration.
Fees & Payment
ICCA Dubai’s IWP (Industry Internship / Work Experience Placement) Program is an industry integration initiative specially designed for students wishing to join the industry as Professional Chefs by way of regular employment or an internship leading to work placement.
The IWP Program is separately conducted in addition to the 620 hours of intensive on-campus guided learning and training, which comprise our Professional Program.
The IWP arrangements are in the form of either regular employment to begin with, or an industry internship generally of 6 to 12 months’ duration, successful completion of which would lead the student chef to a regular work placement.
The ICCA Restaurateur's Package
The ICCA Pro Restaurateur Package is for Entrepreneurs and Professionals looking to set up a Food Business, or for those already in the Food Business, looking to enhance their standards of kitchen Operrations and Management.
The ICCA Chef’s Essentials Package
The ICCA Complete Pro Chef Package is for those aspiring to get a holistic foundation in the field of Culinary Arts, both in Cookery as well as Baking and Patisserie streams.
Fees may be paid in AED by Cash, Cheque, Credit / Debit Cards, by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or through the Secured Payment Gateway provided in this website to ICCA Dubai, as convenient and applicable
Convenient Installment Plan is available for Local / UAE Admissions.The first installment is to be paid at the time of admission and the balance installment payment is required to be secured by a Post Dated Cheque (PDC).
International students are required to pay fees in advance to secure admission, hostel reservation and the UAE Visa.
Meet the Faculty
Sergio Freitas is known for his love for fusion to create new tastes, flavours and textures, that are not widely expected to be seen or experienced in a surprisingly complementing way. In his over 16 years of honing his knowledge and skills in culinary, he has risen from being a premier emerging chef to becoming a new-age culinary entrepreneur and a seasoned Chef Instructor of repute.
With over eight years of extensive experience in South American Cuisine and Fusion Cuisine, Chef Samuel Momoh has a track record of setting trends beyond the horizon and providing a world-class dining experience.
He is proficient in various cooking techniques and cuisines, with an innate talent for working with ingredients from countries around the world.
Michelle is a dynamic and energetic Chef with around 20 years of experience in Culinary, working in hotels and stand-alone restaurants, including the world-renowned 3 Michelin Starred Chef Marco Pierre White’s restaurant and within the aviation sector. She is an expert in her craft and fundamentally thorough and innovatively sound with several cuisines.
Suunil G Murudkar is a culinary professional and an enthusiast who has enhanced his culinary knowledge & skills as a food blogger, photographer, and entrepreneur. He brings with him in his experience of more than a decade of running a cloud kitchen and has since redefined his love for food by taking up a role in culinary training and support.
With over 11 years of experience in the hotel and restaurant industry across France, India, and Dubai, Chef Shefali Saxena brings a wealth of expertise and passion to her work. Currently a Chef Instructor at ICCA Dubai, she previously held prominent roles, including Chef de Cuisine at Hôtel des Pins in Normandy and Executive Chef at Taj Hotels. Known for her focus, attention to detail, and ability to inspire others, Chef Shefali excels in recipe development and team coaching. Outside the kitchen, she finds joy in painting, blending her creativity with her love for art.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as a graduate of the ICCA Dubai Professional Diploma Program, you are eligible for a guaranteed Industry Internship & Work Experience / Job Placement.
The above is subject to the successful completion of the course program, and demonstrating the necessary aptitude, attitude, & skills set at the placement interviews & trade tests, together with clearing the associated age, visa, statutory & medical conditions.
Yes. As soon as you pay your tuition fees, they are held in a bank account administered by ICCA Dubai and they are not accessed until you begin your course
Yes, the following are the minimum entry requirements more specifically for the Professional Program -
English Language - You are required to have a working proficiency in the English language, (equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5) as it is the medium of instruction is in the English language.
Minimum Education - Should have Passed Year 12 or equivalent.
Minimum Age - 16 years for Residents of the UAE and 18 years for international student admissions.
Medical Fitness - Must pass a medical examination for Hepatitis B, Tuberculosis (TB), AIDS / HIV, Leprosy, and Syphilis.
Yes, installment plans secured by local bank Post-Dated Cheques (PDC) are available to residents of the UAE. Kindly enquire at the admissions office for more details on the same.
Installment plans are not available for overseas students (International Admissions).
ICCA Dubai's staff provides language assistance in multiple languages, as and when required, offering complete academic support and counseling.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has an arrangements with a quality hotel as a hostel facility for its international students and can be arranged upon request or as part of the international student package offer.
There are separate rooms for Ladies and Men.
Yes, ICCA Dubai has procedures & policies that are made available at the time of admission.
ICCA Dubai used to offer a free airport pick-up service for its international students who opt for the hostel accommodation facility, however the same has been temporarily discontinued on account of COVID restrictions & regulations.
For details on the respective Course / Program Fees, kindly view the respective 'Fees & Payment' section above.
The following are ways to apply for the program -
A. You can make an online inquiry using the ‘Enquire Now’ button.
B. You can also visit ICCA Dubai in person.
Yes, this program is internationally recognized.
a. City & Guilds, London
ICCA Dubai is a City & Guilds, London, approved center delivering City & Guilds International Vocational Qualifications (IVQ)
b. World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs)
The ICCA Dubai has been awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food & Food Standards.
The “Recognition of Quality Culinary Education” award seeks to recognize training and education that meets or exceeds the culinary standards education established by WorldChefs and the said recognition provides a competitive advantage to attract the best candidates at an international level and assuring employers of the candidates quality culinary education.
c. Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA)
The programs delivered at ICCA Dubai are recognized by the Knowledge & Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE.
Yes, ICCA Dubai provides all its international students with Dubai, UAE, with a Visa that is in line with the duration of the program selected.
Yes, upon successful completion of the program you will be awarded the following -
a. Formal Diploma from ICCA Dubai,
b. Certificate of Completion attested by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Ministry of Education, Government of Dubai, UAE,
c. City & Guilds, London, International Vocational Qualification (IVQ), Level 2 Diploma in Food Preparation and Cooking (Culinary Arts) (8065-03).
d. WorldChefs Global Certification - Commis Chef Badge.
Established in 2005, ICCA Dubai redefines the way in which professional and personal culinary learning is delivered across the region. Top 10 Worldwide Featured amongst the Top 10 Culinary Institutes in the World and awarded the ‘Recognition of Quality Culinary Education’ by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WorldChefs), a global authority on Food Standards. Cutting Edge Training The Academic Faculty at ICCA Dubai is City & Guilds certified and share their rich industry experience & expertise in providing customized professional culinary learning through a specially tailored curriculum extensively supported by an online Learning Management System (LMS). International Awards ICCA Dubai has won several awards, including the prestigious -
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre of the Year Award 2016
• City & Guilds, London Lion Awards International Centre for Excellence Award, Middle East 2016
• ProChef Middle East Cooking School of the Year 2016
• Broadcast Pro Best Digital Initiative of the Year 2016
amongst several others for its innovative initiatives, quality learning experience and continued excellence in the region. State-of-the-Art Facilities ICCA Dubai prides itself in providing a truly world-class purpose-built culinary learning facility strategically located in the world’s first Education Free Zone - Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE. The design is conceptualized to give you a feeling of harmony, balance, identity with absolute attention to detail, taking you to an all-new world of culinary education… ICCA Dubai facility has won the following Middle East Commercial Interior Design Awards -
• Interior Design Award - Public and Institutional 2014
• Interior Design Award - Sustainable Interior Design Initiative 2014
The ICCA Dubai is located on the First Floor, Block 8, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai, UAE.
Telephone: +971 4 457 8811
Fax: +971 4 457 8822
Email: enquiry@iccadubai.ae
Nearest Metro Station: Red Line - Dubai Internet City Station 1 (Two Seasons Hotel / formerly Gloria Hotel)
(Feeder Bus from Metro Station – Bus Nos. 85 or 83)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dubai Knowledge Village Main Gate
(Bus stop is located opposite Block 8)
Driving Directions: Refer to Location Map, on the ‘Contact Us Page.
Vehicle Parking: Convenient Parking available adjacent to Block 8.
There are set intake dates through the year and you can refer to them by clicking the 'Apply Now' button below. Calendar
This program is specially designed for those looking to start a career as a Professional Chef or as an entrepreneur in the Food Business.
If you are looking to start a career as a Professional Chef in the Hospitality & Restaurant Industry or wanting to set up a Food Business of international standards, this accredited and internationally recognized Professional Program - Diploma in Advanced Culinary Art - Cookery, will set you on the right path.
While the cost of living will depend on your lifestyle, students usually need around AED 1,500/- per month to cover basic personal expenditures as accommodation, breakfast, and lunch are provided in the hostel package offered.
