Bradford College

Course Overview

The Hospitality and Catering industry is one of Britain's largest employment sectors and continues to grow. There is a shortage of good Level 3 qualified chefs and, if you aspire to 'be the best', you will find a career in this sector very rewarding. You will have the chance to work in world-class hotels, restaurants, guest houses and licensed premises. If you are hard working, dedicated, enthusiastic and enjoy preparing, cooking and presenting food to a high standard then this is the ideal course for you.

Course Structure

Throughout the course, you will cover Units including: Supervisory Skills in the Hospitality Industry, Principles of Food Safety Supervision, Practical Gastronomy, Advanced Culinary Skills and Techniques and Personal Presentation and Professionalism.

Entry Requirements

You should be aged 16-19 and have VRQ /NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking and GCSE English at Grade C or above or an equivalent Functional Skills qualification.

It is essential that you have part-time work or unpaid work experience as a chef.

You must also have an interest in the catering industry.

How Will I Learn?

• Observing demonstrations and practices
• Taking notes
• Verbal and written instructions
• Demonstrating your skills
• Working in real kitchens, cafe bar and restaurant
• Through the use of IT.

Skills You Will Develop

• Food preparation and cooking
• Communication
• Working as part of a team
• Self confidence
• Information Technology.

Benefits

• Visits and trips
• Specialist working areas
• A supportive environment
• Tutorial support.

Expect Also To

• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations
• Use specialist equipment
• Learn Hospitality and Catering terminology
• Act on instruction
• Display appropriate behaviour.

How You Will Be Assessed

• Theoretical assignments
• Practical skills will be tested with synoptic tests at the end of year to acheive the relevant grade - Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Things You May Need

• Appropriate chef and food service clothing and equipment
• Set of chef knives
• Book
• £300.00 for visits and trips
• Padlock for your locker.