Pastry chefs in the making
ACADEMY of Pastry Arts Malaysia is an international pastry school based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
The only pastry school in Asia Pacific where chef instructors and a hands- on programme approach plays an important role, the academy has 14 culinary and pastry kitchens and a team of 11 executive and pastry chefs.
High profile chefs from all over the world regularly visit as guest chefs.
It has been named the Best Regional Pastry School of Asia by World Gourmet Summit 2015 and the pastry chefs in its faculty have been ranked fourth in the World Pastry Cup 2015 in France.
With not more than 12 students in a batch, it’s an exclusive pastry school where the entire effort is to train the students and help them to grow professionally.
It is always ensured that each student is given due time and attention.
The pastry industry is demanding and everybody wants to hire chefs who have a good basic and great knowledge of all forms of pastry and bakery as it would be easier to train and groom them further while working.
The entire programme is carefully designed to ensure that students after graduating have the knowledge and confidence to embark on a great career.
The three- month certificate programme makes a very strong foundation in all forms of basic skill.
You will have great hands- on skill in different forms by practising with the chefs and during your weekly assessments.
The six- month diploma programme will take you to the next level of detailed pastry, bakery and chocolate topics.
Students after this level are able to enter hotels or restaurants to start their internships.
With the academy’s reputation, hotels and reputed restaurants are always in touch to take on its fresh graduates.
The nine- month Advance Diploma programme lays a great foundation for students whose skill has very much grown because of constant guidance and training.
These students’ skills are exceptional compared to an average culinary student.
All these skills ensure that the student enters his first job with the required skill, knowledge and confidence.
At this level, students are also taken on tours to hotels.
To start your career as a pastry chef, join the full- time programmes in Pastry and Bakery Arts in the next intake on Aug 17 and Oct 5 and Culinary Arts, which next intake is on Oct 5.
For details, visit www. academy ofculinaryartsmalaysia. com or call 03- 7960 384.