Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Food Production in Kenya

Course Name: Certificate in Food Production(Food Production)
Major Subject: Food Production
Course Category: Certificate Courses

Institutions Offering Certificate in Food Production

Impact Chefs and Hospitality Academy, Nairobi
Course content:
1.Food Production Outlet Safety
2. Hygiene
3. Introduction to Kitchen tools & Equipment
4. Duties & Responsibilities of Kitchen Staff
5. Food Production Methods.
6. Emerging Issues in Food Production
7. Recipes
8. Food Preservation
9. Estimating, Costing and Pricing
10. Food Preparation Principles
11. Work Methods and Motion Study
12. Occupational information
13. Kitchen procedures and controls
14. Basic Food Science Principles
15. Nutrition
16. Food Photography and Styling Work integrated
17. Cost and Stock Control
18. Communication
19. Staffing and Development
20. Menu Development
Kenya Utalii College, Nairobi
Course Name: Certificate in Food Production Apprenticeship

Entry requirements:

-KCSE aggregate of D+.
-KSCE minimum grades in English C- and Mathematics D.
-At least 2 years experience as a cook in a reputable and classified hotel or restaurant and the nomination form must be endorsed by the Human Resources Manager or Executive Chef.

Course Duration: 2 1/2 years.
Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 2 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean Grade of D+ or
-KCE Div III,
-Foundation or Artisan Certificate.

Tuition fees: Ksh 25,000
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Duration: 3 semesters

Tuition fees: Kshs. 38,500 per Semester.

Minimum entry requirements:
-Minimum requirement K.C.S.E C – (minus)

Aims College of Business and Technology, Nairobi
Minimum Requirement: Mean grade D

Modes of studies:
-Full time.
-Part time.
-Weekend.
-Distance learning.
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Course requirements: Open

Course duration: 3 Months

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KCNP
Ahmed Shahame Mwidani Technical Training Institute (ASMTTI), Mombasa
Course entry requirements: Open

Exam body: Internal

Intake: January/May/September

Course duration: 3 months
Panorama College of Business, Nairobi
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of D and above at KCSE

Course duration: 12 months

Exam body: KNEC

Kenya Industrial Training Institute, Nakuru
Entry Requirement: KCPE
Duration: 1 Month
Intake: January, May & September
Exam Body: KITI
Compliance College of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Duration: 6 months
Entry Requirement: D
Tuition fee: 60,000/=
Exam Body: ICM/KNEC
Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of D and above

Course duration: 1 year
Jodan College of Technology, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean of D plain and above
Pioneers Training Institute, Nairobi
Duration: 10 months
Exam Body: ICM, City & Guilds
Matawa Vocational Training Centre, Kakamega
Course Name: Craft Certificate in Food Production
Wote Technical Training Institute, Makueni
Program duration: 3 months
Kasarani Catering College, Kasarani
Course Duration: 1 year.
East Africa College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Nairobi
Duration: 12 months
Docawood College and Vocational Training Centre, Kikuyu
Duration: 6 months
RCM College, Nairobi
Duration: 1 month
Havard Institute of Development Studies, Thika
AirSwiss International College, Nairobi
Career Training Centre, Nairobi
Serengeti Institute, Thika
Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu
Beam International Training Centre, Nairobi
Aberdare Institute of Business Studies and Catering, Ruiru
Kenafric College of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Kenya College of Commerce and Hospitality, Nairobi
New Dawn College, Nairobi
Tigithi Vocational Training Centre, Nanyuki
Uzuri Institute of Professional Studies, Thika
Yatta College, Matuu