General objective
The Diploma in Culinary Arts (Intermediate Diploma) aims to qualify cadres who are scientifically and professionally suited in the field of cooking to the requirements of the labor market and capable of effective community participation, through:
- Building national cadres that contribute to building a competitive knowledge society that meets market needs related to the field of cooking.
- Qualifying cadres capable of working within a cooperative team, possessing a sense of interactive participation to work in kitchens.
- Qualifying cadres capable of delving into the economic field and diversifying sources of income, and obtaining a professional certification exam (certified chef certificate).
- Qualifying cadres specialized in Saudi and international cuisine.
Job opportunities for graduates
Diploma graduates can work as assistant chef, assistant head of pastry department, assistant head of bakery department, assistant food and beverage trainer, food and beverage cost analyst, supervisor of various kitchen departments, food safety supervisor in hotels and hospitality establishments, food supervisor, juice maker, coffee and tea maker, Food server, beverage server, kitchen worker, restaurant worker, salad preparer, sandwich maker, food service supervisor, griller, supervisor of food warehouses and stores in hotels and restaurants, purchasing supervisor for food departments in hotels and restaurants.
Qualified professional certificates
1. A training course in bakery and sweets