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Courses

Food Craft Institutes Offering six Different Courses

All 6 courses are of twelve months duration with nine months class and three months Industrial Exposure Training

1. Food & Beverage Service

The Food Service Industry is one of the largest among the service industries in the world today. This course deals with the formal service of food and beverages in Star Hotels, Cruise Liners etc at the various outlets like Restaurants, bars, banquet halls etc. There are two subjects Waiting Part One and Waiting Part Two, both with separate theory and practical examinations. Good communication in English, personality development and computer knowledge is part of this course. Anyone who takes up this course can enter the Hotel Industry as a waiter and can rise up to Sr. Waiter, Captain, Restaurant Manager, Banquet Manager and Food& Beverage Manager etc.

2.  Front Office Operation

This course deals with the Reservation, registration and sale of guest rooms in a hotel. Receiving of guests at the Lobby, allotment of rooms, and collecting payment from the guests are all part of the work of this section. Hotel Reception, Book Keeping, Tourism and Computers with special software training, are all part of the subjects taught in this course. A person who completes this course can join the Hotel Industry as a Front Office Assistant, goes on to become a Guest Relations Executive, Front Office Supervisor, Asst Front Office Manager, Lobby Manager and Front Office Manager. Special significance is given to Personality development communication skills and etiquette.

3.  Food Production

Scientific Cooking methods and skills are learned hands on. The course covers the planning and preparation of about 200 Indian and International dishes, the various aspects of Hygiene Nutrition etc. A person who completes this course can join a Five star Hotel as a Cook and can go on to become the chief of a section of a kitchen, the asst. Chef and finally the Chef De Cuisine or Manager of Food Production. Special emphasis is placed on discipline grooming and hard work.

4.  Hotel Accommodation Operation

The House Keeping Department is one of the most important departments of a Hotel. This department is responsible for creating the right ambience in a hotel. A person who completes this course can work as a Room attendant, and get promoted as Floor supervisor, Linen Keeper, Florist, and finally Executive House Keeper.

5. Bakery and Confectionary

Baking is an art which is in great demand today and baking is an industry in itself, both in the Hotel Industry and as a standalone Industry The demand for good Bakers is ever on the rise. A candidate who completes this course learns the theory and practice of Baking, breads, bread rolls, cakes, pastries, cookies and their garnishes etc and has a great scope and career path.

6. Canning & Food Preservation

Food preservation or Canning has been practiced throughout the world and developed scientifically everywhere. Now a days it is a common practice of using preserved food for later uses. The technology of preservation of food (canning) in one form or other is used by rich and poor people in everyday life. The food preservation has grown throughout the world. It opens job opportunities as well as developed a special branch in the food industry. Now a days the importance of the food preservation is recognized everywhere. Canning promotes the food industry by destroying toxins and micro organisms. The students completing the course can enter their own enterprises as a part of business or as an employee in the industry. Visit the Application Forms to Download the Latest Application Form to Apply for a course in any of the Food Craft Institute. The List of courses in each institutions and the number of seats available is in the table below.

Courses and Number of Seats Allocated in Each Institute

Sl. No. Name of the Institute Name of the Course No. of seats
1 Food Craft Institute, Thiruvananthapuram

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
30
40
30
2 Food Craft Institute, Kollam

Food Production
Food & Beverage Service
40
40
3 Food Craft Institute, Kottayam

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
20
40
30
4 Food Craft Institute, Thodupuzha

Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Front Office Operation
50
60
20
5 Food Craft Institute, Cherthala

Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
40
40
6 Food Craft Institute, Kalamassery

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Bakery and Confectionery
Hotel Accommodation Operation
Canning and Food Preservation
40
80
80
40
40
30
7 Food Craft Institute, Thrissur

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Hotel Accommodation Operation
30
40
40
30
8 Food Craft Institute, Palakkad

Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
40
40
9 Food Craft Institute, Perinthalmanna

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Hotel Accommodation Operation
30
40
40
30
10 Food Craft Institute, Tirur

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
20
40
40
11 Food Craft Institute, Kozhikode

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
20
30
30
12 Food Craft Institute, Kannur

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Bakery and Confectionery
Hotel Accommodation Operation
20
40
30
25
20
13 Food Craft Institute, Uduma

Front Office Operation
Food & Beverage Service
Food Production
Hotel Accommodation Operation
30
40
40
30

It may be noted that in certain cases where the demand is more and facilities are available the seats for any course at any center may be increased temporarily by the Principal in consultation with the Director.