Diploma in Culinary Arts

The Diploma in Culinary Arts at Saito College is a full-time program that builds knowledge and skills for work in the culinary field. Modules cover areas such as Basic Western Cooking, Basic Pastry & Bakery, Asian Cuisine, Garde Manger, World Cuisine, and Food and Beverage operation and control.

The program runs for 2.5 Years and is structured across seven semesters, including Industry Internship periods. Students also study Food and Beverage Management, Food and Beverages Operation, Food and Beverage Cost Control, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Marketing, Legal Aspects in Hospitality industry, Human Resource Management, Purchasing and Procurement, Entrepreneurship, and Artistic Skills, plus French / Mandarin.

Modules

• Industry Internship
• Food and Beverage Management
• Food and Beverages Operation
• Food and Beverage Cost Control
• Basic Western Cooking
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Marketing
• Basic Pastry & Bakery
• Asian Cuisine
• Legal Aspects in Hospitality industry
• Human Resource Management
• Garde Manger

The minimum entry requirement for the degree programme is one of the following:

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Certificate or GCE / 'O' Levels certificate or equivalent
• Minimum three credits
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• Minimum of 3 B’s

• Commis Chef (5-Star Kitchen)
• Demi Chef
• Chef de Partie (CDP)
• Junior Pastry Chef
• Bakery & Dessert Specialist
• Garde Manger Chef
• Kitchen Operations Supervisor
• Catering Executive
• Banquet Kitchen Executive
• Sous Chef
• Restaurant Owner / Foodpreneur
• Culinary Content Creator / Food Stylist