International Grande Diploma

Who is the qualification aimed at?

The qualification is designed for those who are not sure yet if they prefer culinary or pastry, or this qualification is for those who are passionate about both subjects.

A Grande Diploma will give students not only an edge against their competitor to find employment, but it is a qualification that they can draw off their whole career.

What topics are covered?

Throughout the course learners will gain knowledge, understanding and skills covering:

• Food safety and health and safety principles
• Preparation of: Breads and bread rolls
• Pastry dishes and/or products
• Cakes and confectioners’ items
• Hot and cold desserts
• Decorative media for variety of pastry dishes and/or
• products including chocolate and sugar work.

Culinary Principles and Practices:

• Allergen Awareness and Control in a Commis Chef Environment
• Maintaining Food Safety in a Commis Chef Environment
• Effectively Cleaning Food Areas
• Achieving Performance through Own Role and Working with Others
• Minimizing Loss in the Food Operations Industry
• Preparing and Cooking: Meat and Offal
• Preparing and Cooking: Poultry
• Preparing and Cooking: Fish and Shellfish
• Preparing and Cooking: Game
• Preparing and Cooking: Vegetables
• Preparing and Cooking: Rice, Pasta and Egg Dishes
• Preparing and Cooking: Stock, Soup and Sauces
• Preparing and Cooking: Vegetable Protein
• Preparing and Baking: Bread and Dough
• Preparing and Cooking: Pastry
• Preparing and Baking: Cakes, Sponges, Biscuits and Scones
• Preparing, Cooking and Baking: Hot and Cold Desserts