Format: Hybrid (Online + Smart Kitchen Labs)
Level: Chefs, Culinary R&D, Hospitality Innovators, Food-Tech Entrepreneurs
Duration: 6 months | 24 weeks | ~150 hours
Weekly Load: 4–6 hours
Certification: Certified Smart Kitchen Technology Specialist (CSKTS)
Participants will:
✔ Understand digital transformation in kitchens & hospitality
✔ Operate & integrate smart kitchen devices & automation tools
✔ Apply AI, IoT, robotics & sensors in culinary operations
✔ Design tech-enhanced workflow & inventory systems
✔ Implement energy, cost, and sustainability optimization via tech
✔ Apply food safety digital systems (HACCP AI IoT)
✔ Build & document smart kitchen SOPs under WRID system
| # | Module | Duration | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Smart Kitchen Ecosystems | 2 weeks | AI in kitchens, IoT architecture, automation overview |
| 2 | Smart Appliances & Connected Cooking Devices | 3 weeks | Smart ovens, sous-vide systems, connected induction, sensors |
| 3 | Robotics in Culinary & Food Service | 3 weeks | Cooking robots, automated barista / mixology, robotic arms |
| 4 | AI & Data Systems in Kitchens | 3 weeks | AI menus, predictive cooking, inventory AI, waste AI |
| 5 | Smart Food Safety Systems | 3 weeks | Digital HACCP, temperature logging, hygiene sensors |
| 6 | Sustainability Tech & Energy Automation | 3 weeks | Energy-saving sensors, food waste AI, water management |
| 7 | Smart Kitchen Design & WRID Tech Documentation | 2 weeks | Layouts, digital workflow maps, tech SOP logs |
| 8 | Capstone Project | 5 weeks | Smart kitchen model + digital SOP + workflow simulation |
IoT kitchen device calibration
AI automated menu planning & costing
Smart HACCP & sensor tracking
Robot-assisted cooking simulation
Digital inventory control & forecasting
Energy optimization using smart meters
WRID Tech documentation lab
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Weekly tasks & device demos | 20% |
| Tech knowledge mid-term quiz | 20% |
| Mini-labs: AI + sensors + automation | 30% |
| Capstone Smart Kitchen System | 30% |
Capstone Deliverables
✅ Smart kitchen layout plan
✅ WRID digital SOP & tech workflow sheets
✅ AI Menu planning & automation script
✅ Video documentation or presentation
Access to smart appliances (or virtual labs)
AI kitchen software simulation tools
IoT dashboards & sensor demo tools
WRID documentation system
Optional: robotics kitchen demo videos
Smart Kitchen Innovator
Culinary Technology Specialist
Restaurant Digitalization Consultant
Food Robotics Lab Advisor
Hospitality Technology Manager
Smart HACCP Tech Auditor
| Plan | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Study | LMS + projects | $450 |
| Guided | Live labs + feedback | $1,350 |
| Premium | Mentorship + tech labs + capstone defense | $3,500 |
Regional pricing exceptions apply (UAE/EU)
Smart Kitchen Tech Workbook
AI & IoT kitchen templates
WRID smart kitchen checklist
Energy audit & sustainability worksheets
Capstone mentorship
Design a Future-Ready Smart Kitchen Model
Deliverables:
IoT sensor map & automation flow
Smart HACCP system sheet
AI costing + menu optimization
Sustainability tech plan
Digital SOP book (WRID format)
Essentials of Smart Kitchen Tech
Duration: 8 weeks | ~32 hours
| Mode | Price |
|---|---|
| Online | $350 |
| Hybrid (Device Lab + Robot Demo) | $750 |
| Executive Mentorship Track | $1,500 |
Modules:
Intro to AI & IoT for chefs
Smart appliances & automation
HACCP digital systems
Sustainability & energy monitoring
Mini project (smart kitchen prototype)
Badge: Smart Kitchen Micro-Specialist
Digital automation templates
Smart HACCP sheets
Tech integration mini-plan
WRID doc for smart device workflow
