Establishing the Professional Future of Chinese Cuisine in North America.
The Institute of Chinese Cuisine (ICC) is a standards-led academy for professional excellence—uniting master-level craft, business leadership, and culture & society. Through rigorous assessment and a verified credentialing desk, we connect chefs and employers with trusted, career-ready outcomes.
OUR 3 PILLARS
Defining the Professional Excellence of Chinese Cuisine in North America.
Culinary Arts
Master-led technique benchmarks and skill-building for the next generation of Chinese cuisine professionals.
Business Management
Operations and workforce management for Chinese cuisine restaurants—built for North American realities.
Culture & Society
Scholarship and storytelling that elevate Chinese cuisine’s status, identity, and cultural impact across North America.
CULINARY ARTS DIVISION
Defining the benchmark for Chinese cuisine mastery.
ICC is building a standards-led culinary education system for North America. While the full curriculum is in development, we are launching master-led assessment pilots and publishing role-based technique benchmarks—rooted in tradition, verified by modern standards.
WE ARE BUILDING
Pilot programs now forming for standards-led culinary assessment.
Technical Benchmarking
Defining the core skills of the professional kitchen: Knife Work, Wokfire™, and Dim Sum precision.
Master Heritage Programs
Curating advanced pathways for chefs to study under Grand Standard Bearers of the craft.
Certification Pathways
Developing the multi-level ICC credentialing system to standardize career growth in North America.
MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Build a Stable Chinese Kitchen Team.
ICC supports employers with HR workflows for Chinese cuisine kitchens—role definition, hiring intake, trial-shift coordination, and 30-day follow-up.
Powered by Ready Employer (employer services) and HR Anchor (industry education).
WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
Practical tools and employer-side support for Chinese cuisine restaurants.
Workforce Insights
Practical guidance on hiring, scheduling, and retention.
Built for real Chinese cuisine restaurants.
HR Toolkit
Templates and checklists for onboarding, policies, and workflows. Ready to use for restaurant teams.
Employer Services Desk
Employer-side HR advisory and implementation, with ICC standards. From intake to onboarding and follow-up.
CULTURE & SOCIETY
Advancing the Cultural Standing of Chinese Cuisine in North America.
We elevate Chinese cuisine through scholarship, public education, and professional recognition. This pillar builds shared language—heritage, ethics, and identity—so excellence is understood, respected, and sustained across generations.
OUR INITIATIVES
Public programs shaping heritage, recognition, and trust.
Blue Banner Honors
A governed recognition system that elevates master-level excellence and protects integrity.
Heritage & Knowledge
Curated learning notes and references—history, regions, and culinary literacy for the public and industry.
Community & Partnerships
Forums, talks, and collaborations that connect chefs, employers, and institutions across North America.