Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts
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The Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts (DACA) is the first international culinary arts school in Dumaguete City
. DACA International is located at the Rizal Boulevard corner Noblefranca Street in Dumaguete. DACA offers an International Culinary Arts Diploma accredited by World Association of Chefs Societies
, the Verband der Köche Deutschlands e.V. and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of the Philippines, TESDA.
goes back to the late 90’s when he started to support several Restaurants and Resorts to achieve international kitchen standards. With the growing demand for international kitchen and management skills, he saw the markets potential and opportunities. In 2009 the conceptualization of DACA International began and took form. Early 2010 the DACA curriculum was approved and the Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts started the first Batch for the Culinary Arts Diploma on May 3, 2010.
and offer courses which adds culinary management knowledge to Silliman University’s Business Management Entrepreneur
Program.
, meat and poultry, bakery and pastry, European kitchen, modern table service and beverages.
The duration of this programs goes from one day to several weeks.
Dumaguete City
The City of Dumaguete is a city in the Philippine province of Negros Oriental. It is the capital, principal seaport, and largest city of the province. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 133,470 people. A person from Dumaguete is called a "Dumagueteño"...
. DACA International is located at the Rizal Boulevard corner Noblefranca Street in Dumaguete. DACA offers an International Culinary Arts Diploma accredited by World Association of Chefs Societies
World Association of Chefs Societies
The World Association of Chefs' Societies , is a global network of chefs associations first founded in October 1928 at the Sorbonne in Paris. At that first congress there were 65 delegates from 17 countries, representing 36 national and international associations, and the venerable August Escoffier...
, the Verband der Köche Deutschlands e.V. and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of the Philippines, TESDA.
History
Günther Sanin’s vision of an international culinary academy in the VisayasVisayas
The Visayas or Visayan Islands and locally known as Kabisay-an gid, is one of the three principal geographical divisions of the Philippines, along with Mindanao and Luzon. It consists of several islands, primarily surrounding the Visayan Sea, although the Visayas are considered the northeast...
goes back to the late 90’s when he started to support several Restaurants and Resorts to achieve international kitchen standards. With the growing demand for international kitchen and management skills, he saw the markets potential and opportunities. In 2009 the conceptualization of DACA International began and took form. Early 2010 the DACA curriculum was approved and the Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts started the first Batch for the Culinary Arts Diploma on May 3, 2010.
Education
The full culinary arts program of DACA offers students the opportunity to earn the Diploma of International Culinary Arts. DACA's Ladderized Education Program follows the TESDA guidelines. The short courses are designed for small groups with interest in culinary arts who want to gain knowledge in certain fields. The Academy also cooperates with Silliman UniversitySilliman University
Silliman University is a private research university located in Dumaguete, Philippines. Established in 1901 as Silliman Institute by the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, it was the first American private school to be founded in the country. The University is named after Dr...
and offer courses which adds culinary management knowledge to Silliman University’s Business Management Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
Program.
Academic Programs
The full Culinary Arts Program is an intensive 36 week program split into 3 trimesters.- Culinary Arts 1
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- Kitchen Job / Workplace Kitchen
- Food Fundamentals/Simple meal preparation
- Preparation of egg cookery
- Preparation of salad, vegetables, mushrooms etc.
- Menu cards
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- Culinary Arts 2
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- Magazine and Service
- Sauces and Soups
- Dough and Masses
- Cold Buffet: Sandwiches/Dairy, Beverages
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- Culinary Arts 3
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- Module: Meat, Meat Processed Products & Cold Cuts
- Module: Poultry and Game
- Module: Fish and Mollusks/ Shellfish
- Module: Cakes, Cookies and Pastries
- Module: Frozen Desserts and Sauces
- Module: Cheese and Appetizer/Starters
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Short Programs
The Short Programs of DACA covering the culinary fields of restaurant managementRestaurant management
Restaurant management is the profession of managing a restaurant. Associate, bachelor, and graduate degree programs are offered in restaurant management by community colleges, junior colleges, and some universities in the United States.-Floor management:...
, meat and poultry, bakery and pastry, European kitchen, modern table service and beverages.
The duration of this programs goes from one day to several weeks.
External links
- Dumaguete Academy for Culinary Arts official website