Fundamentals in Baking and Pastry Arts

About this course

This course is a 13-day comprehensive hands-on training program that is based on CCA’s commitment to developing baking skills, infusing knowledge, and transforming the learner’s attitude through the right concepts and techniques, proper palate training, speed in working, and teamwork. Each class is designed to teach a specific skill which gradually becomes more complex as the program progresses. The sessions conclude with a group tasting and a critique of the day’s work by the Chef Instructor so that the participants continue to develop their palates, identify successes, and learn from their experiences. Inclusions: 1. Ingredients of all recipes 2. Recipe and Lecture Manual 3. 2 sets of uniform - 2 pcs. Chef Jacket FCAC/FBPAC - 2 pcs. Kitchen Half Apron Wht - 1 pc. Skull Cap White - 2 pcs. Kitchen Towel Certificate of Completion

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Freshman Admission Requirements:
Admission Requirements - Freshmen: Pre-admission Requirements: 1, Kitchen Discovery Class - The program works in two ways. First, it is a means for you to gauge your interest in kitchen work, and in pursuing culinary or pastry arts as a profession. On the other hand, it is also a means for CCA, Manila to assess your psychomotor skill in the kitchen. More importantly, it is a basis for evaluating your general work attitude – your ability to work in a team, ability to follow instructions, and ability to maintain order in the kitchen brigade. 2. Written Exam (for Senior High graduates) 3. Medical Exam Requirements: 1. PSA Birth Certificate 2. 3 pieces of 2×2 photo and 3 pieces of 1×1 photo all in white background 3. Form 137 (for senior high graduates) 4. Transcript of records (for college graduate/college level applicants) 5. Certificate of Good Moral 6. 2 letters of recommendation preferably from the Registrar’s Office, Guidance Counselor or previous teacher

About the Provider

Center for Culinary Arts, (CCA) Manila was established in 1995 by the the Cravings Group of Companies. It was inaugurated in 1996, officially becoming the first culinary institution of the Philippines.

CCA Manila offers a Bachelor's degree in Culinary Management, a Diplima in Culinary Arts and Technology Management, and a Certificate in Baking and Pastry Arts. It also offers short courses in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. 

CCA-Manila is the only country in the Asia-Pacific region and the second outside of the United States to have its programs accredited by the American Culinary Federation Foundation. It is also accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Edcucation Foundation (ACFEF).