The trade at a glance.
A cook prepares Cameroonian, African and international dishes, from restaurants to catering services. They master the basic techniques, food hygiene and the organisation of a professional kitchen.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
Objectives of the programme.
Apply food hygiene and safety rules
Master basic cooking techniques
Prepare local and international menus
Organise production and control costs
Skills acquired
- Food hygiene and storage
- Cutting and cooking techniques
- Sauces, traditional dishes and basic pastry
- Plating and service
- Stock management and recipe cards
- Calculating the cost of a dish
Equipment and tools
Curriculum module by module.
- Food hygiene rules
- Organising a kitchen
- Food storage
- Cutting techniques
- Cooking methods
- Basic sauces
- Traditional dishes
- Showcasing local produce
- Festive cooking
- International dishes
- Basic pastry
- Plating and service
- Internship in a partner restaurant or hotel
- Supervised by a mentor
- Review and job preparation
And after the programme?
Working for a company
Our network of partner companies hosts interns and recruits our learners.
Starting your own business
Catering services, a neighbourhood restaurant, takeaway meals: catering offers immediate opportunities. The institute helps learners build their menu, set their prices and follow hygiene rules.
Our supportDIGITAL & AI IN THIS TRADE
Orders via WhatsApp, delivery through apps, photos of dishes on social media: digital tools drive sales.
“Digital skills and AI” moduleEntry requirements
- Able to read and count
- Minimum age 16
- Passion for cooking
- Motivation interview
Free pre-registration with no commitment, followed by an orientation test and an interview at the institute.