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Introducing ProChef® for Hilton
ProChef® is an industry-recognized culinary training solution built by the world's premier culinary college, the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
Created by the experts, tailored to Hilton
Focused culinary skills development
Through two 12-month training programs, Foundational and Intermediate.
Program support
With custom facilitator guides & manager checklists to drive engagement and program efficacy.
Live online CIA masterclasses
To motivate learners and bridge the gap between theory and a culinary career in an inspiring way.
Program overview
Hilton ProChef® Culinary Training - Foundational Level
Within the first 6 months, learners will be well versed in food and kitchen safety, the knife skills needed to ensure safe and consistent food preparation, and have an in-depth understanding of the different cooking methods. Learners will use and apply this knowledge in the latter part of the training program where they’ll learn how to prepare rice, vegetables, dried legumes, potatoes and delicious stocks.
Hilton ProChef® Culinary Training – Intermediate Level
The Intermediate program kicks off with a closer look at the fundamentals of nutrition and basic food science principles. Learners will then apply the knowledge gained during the Foundational program with a focus on egg cookery and the most important foundations of sauce and soup production. Wrapping up the Intermediate program is a Learning Path dedicated to pasta, grains, salads and dressings.
Earn a digital program badge!
Upon successfully completing the Foundational and/or Intermediate Level programs, learners can earn a Hilton and Culinary Institute of America co-branded program badge. These badges, which function as digital credentials, can be shared on social media to showcase learners' accomplishments. They are integrated into TMX Talent Profile and Hilton University Learning History, supporting team members' growth and career mobility.
Get a taste of ProChef® 1
Lobster Ink’s proprietary learning methodology, combined with the CIA’s 60+ years of experience, delivers a quintessential online culinary school experience.
What is the Maillard Reaction?
Food science principles in action, the Maillard Reaction gives protein-based food the distinctive flavor and texture when grilled, fried, baked or roasted. Our ProTip shows how to grill meat to perfection.
ProTip: Why you should cook green vegetables in batches
Keep greens vibrant during the cooking process with this ProTip from the vegetable cookery course, and up your team’s vegetable preparation game with the fundamental principles of vegetable cookery.
Preview: Mastering precision cuts
Learn how to produce the perfect Batonnet and Julienne cut with this preview lesson on precision cuts. Mastering these kitchen knife skills will set the scene for swift execution - a crucial skill for any chef.
ProChef® Registration, Payment and Access Information
Team Members can register themselves to access the training via Hilton University, or Managers can register on their behalf by following the steps below.
Please note the different instructions for Hilton owned-managed and Hilton franchised properties.
Owned-managed properties
- Click on the ProChef® Foundations or Intermediate course link
- Select Scheduled Offering to register
- Billing code will pre-populate
- Submit registration for Manager approval
- Manager will receive an email notification
Manager needs to approve the Team Member’s registration on Hilton University whereafter they will be registered.
Franchised properties
- Click on the ProChef® Foundations or Intermediate course link
- Select Scheduled Offering to register
- Submit credit card information to complete registration
Important
- Each property should register and pay for each Team Member individually under the Team Member’s Hilton University profile.
- You will be required to complete payment for the Team Member first before receiving access to the Lobster Ink platform.
- Facilitator should be identified at the time of registration within Hilton university. See FAQs for details on role of Facilitator.
Access
- Each property should register and pay for each Team Member individually under the Team Member’s Hilton University profile.
- Upon approval and payment, Team Members will receive an invitation email and code from Lobster Ink.
- Team Members need to follow the simple steps set out in the email to gain access to the Lobster Ink training platform.
- Once logged in to the platform, Team Members will be taken to the Job Role tags page. This is where they will choose their job role. Content will automatically be assigned to Team Members based on their job role selection. On the Learn page, they will see the courses assigned to them.
- Team Members are now able to start their courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
$134.00 per user per year. This includes:
- Lobster Ink platform access & support
- 12-Month program content subscription
- 2 x 1hr CIA Masterclasses
- A facilitator guide for each program
- Access to Lobster Ink's evolving Culinary training library created in partnership with the CIA. Available programs include Baking & Pastry and Plant-Forward Kitchen.
Yes. This is to ensure that a strong and consistent culinary foundation is present across all Team Members.
The Facilitator will receive a facilitator's guide to support them throughout the program. A senior kitchen Team Member can also be selected as a Facilitator. The facilitator's guide features suggested completion timeframes for each learning path, guidelines, checklists and facilitator's tasks to keep Team Members on track.
Bookmark this link for easy access to the ProChef® program. Please note: ProChef® training can only be accessed after Team Members complete program registration and gain platform access.
An invite to the Masterclasses will be shared with registered properties in advance. You will need to confirm attendance, and ensure that all participating Team Members can attend the session.
Baking & Pastry and Plant-Forward Kitchen form part of your ProChef® subscription. To assign the content to subscribed team members, simply create an assignment. You can do this via the CREATE ASSIGNMENT button located on the Home page.
- Operates at Property Level and has a direct line to learners
- Responsible for ensuring the learners have the support they need to see success
This includes:
- Creating awareness around the Culinary program
- Ensuring that learners have access to the content and register successfully
- Doing regular check-ins and follow-ups to ensure learners are engaged
- Ensure learners have personal training plans, coach and support the learner throughout their learning journey
- Ensure the practical assessments are conducted
- Ensuring that learners obtain their certification
Our in-app support will guide you through the entire onboarding process. You can access our support functionality by clicking on the question mark icon located at the bottom left of the screen.
Discover the complete digital culinary apprenticeship
Included in your ProChef® subscription fee is access to Lobster Ink's evolving culinary training solution, created in partnership with the CIA. Current available programs include Baking & Pastry 1 and Plant-Forward Kitchen.