Your 12-Months Journey
A structured path from elite training in Madikeri to paid
professional internships in India’s leading luxury hotels and beyond.
Phase 01 · Months 1 to 6
Professional Kitchen Training
- Madikeri, Karnataka
Full-time, hands-on training in a professional culinary environment. You learn real kitchen techniques, hospitality standards, food safety, and the discipline that hotel kitchens demand. Taught by experienced industry professionals in affiliation with AVS.
Some candidates may also start evening internship by their 3rd month.
Phase 02 · Months 7 to 12
Paid Industry Internship
- Luxury Hotels Pan India
You move into a real hotel or hospitality kitchen and work as part of the team. You are paid. You build experience, speed, and professional confidence. By month 12, you have six months of industry experience on your resume.
The Syllabus
What you will learn in 6 months of training.
The curriculum is structured around THSC standards and designed to prepare you for the demands of a real hotel kitchen. It’s not just theory.
01
Foundation Techniques
Knife skills, mise en place, heat control, and the core methods every professional cook must master.
02
Stocks Soups and Sauces
The building blocks of professional cooking. Mother sauces, consomme, reductions, and modern derivatives.
03
Meat Poultry and Seafood
Classic shortcrust, lamination for puff
pastry, and delicate fillings.
04
Indian and Continental Cuisine
Cooking for both domestic and international hotel guests. Regional Indian dishes (South/North), Italian classics, and plated service. .
05
Food Hygiene and FSSAI
Safety regulations, kitchen sanitation standards, and the compliance requirements every hotel kitchen enforces.
06
Plating and Presentation
Visual standards for hotel service. How food looks when it leaves the kitchen is part of the job.
07
Kitchen Operations
Kitchen hierarchy, line service workflow, station management, and the discipline of working under pressure.
08
Food Costing Basics
Understanding portion costs, wastage control, and why margins matter in hotel food operations.
09
Live Kitchen Service
Practical service sessions with real orders, real timing pressure, and real feedback from instructors.
Where You Can Work
The industry is large. Your options are too.
- 4-star and 5-star hotel kitchens across India and beyond.
- Resort and leisure properties.
- Airline catering operations.
- Cruise line kitchens (international).
- Corporate cafeterias and institutional catering.
- Boutique restaurants and standalone properties.
Course Fee
Rs. 1,00,000
Accomodation Fee
Rs 8,000/month
Starting Salary On Placement
Rs 15,000 to Rs 22,000 per month in your first role.
International placements on cruise lines and overseas properties carry higher packages (~Rs 80,000+). These are industry figures, not guarantees.
For this program only Through IDAN.
Pay While You Earn
We want you to understand exactly how placement works before you enroll. No surprises, no fine print that appears at the end of the program.
You apply at no cost
Pay only the admission fee
Skill Loan covers the full course fee
Also covers accommodation & uniform
You complete professional training and enter the industry as someone they're ready to pay for
Repayment starts only after you are employed
- No Collateral Required
- No Guarantor Needed
- No family savings required
Pay While You Earn
For this program only Through IDAN.
01
You apply at no cost. Pay only the admission fee
02
Skill Loan covers the full course fee + accommodation + uniform
03
You train & get placed
04
Repayment starts only after you are employed
- No Collateral Required
- No Guarantor Needed
- No family savings required
THSC
Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council. A nationally recognized certification body under the National Skill Qualification Framework.
AVS
25+ years in hospitality education. 500+ candidates trained and placed across India. Our authorized training partner.
Column 3:
Globally Recognized
Hotel HR teams across India and the world know what a THSC certification represents. It signals that you have been trained to industry standards.
Information for Families
This is a family decision. We take that seriously.
We know that for many families in Nagaland, sending a child to Karnataka for six months requires real trust. We have written a dedicated page that answers every question a parent would ask — about safety, supervision, the loan process, and what daily life looks like during training.
We are also available to speak with your family directly before any decision is made.
We are also available to speak with your family directly before any decision is made.
Who Should Apply
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
Aged 18-24 (Age 25+, contact us for a consultation)
Residency
A resident of Nagaland or Northeast India
Education
Minimum Class 10 pass – no culinary experience required
Flexible
Ready to relocate to Karnataka for training
Committed
Willing to commit to the full 12-months program
The Right Mindset
Craft-Focused
You want to work with your hands and build a practical life-long skill
Career-Ready
You have a passion for food
Global Opportunities
You want a career that can take you anywhere in India or abroad
Start Earning
You are tired of waiting and want to start earning in 6 months.
Career Focused
You are serious about building a real, scalable career for yourself and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions. Straight answers.
Do I need any cooking experience to apply?
None at all. The program starts from the ground up. What matters is that you are willing to work hard, take instruction, and commit to the full 12 months. We have seen complete beginners become confident, employable kitchen professionals by the end of it.
Where exactly will I be staying during training in Madikeri?
Accommodation details for each batch are confirmed during the counseling process. Our team will walk you through exactly where you will be housed, the facilities available, and what to expect before you travel.
What happens after the internship in month 12? Is a job guaranteed?
Yes. Assuming that you have cleared your THSC exam and you have at least a minimum of 85% attendance.. What we do provide is active placement support: connecting you with employers, preparing you for interviews, and following up until you are placed. The 6-month paid internship already gives you industry experience, which significantly improves your employability from day one.
How does the SBI Skill Loan work exactly, and will I qualify?
The loan is available through Vidya Laskhmi Portal. Most candidates from Nagaland qualify. We guide you through the application process step by step. Repayment begins after you are employed, in structured installments.
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If this program feels right for you, the next step is a conversation. Not a commitment. Just a conversation.